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From: Neil.Davis@f6.n2001.z1.onebdos.UUCP (Neil Davis)
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Subject: CLINITRON BEDS AND OTHERS OF SIMILAR NATURES
Message-ID: <6984.2806A1C5@onebdos.oneb.wimsey.bc.ca>
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 91 12:03:51 PST
Organization:    IMEx node 1:2001/6

REQUEST : I need documentation,research papers,and anecdotal reports

          upon CLINITRON BEDS AND OTHERS OF A SIMILAR NATURE,

          regarding actual or potential HEALTH HAZARDS associated

          with the MICROSPHERES which constitute the substance of the

          fluidized bed.

          I have a considerable amount of secondhand information regarding

          allegations that severe acute and chronic disease has resulted

          from exposure to the microspheres.[my source is a friend who

          was/is one of the alleged victims.

          It is my understanding that an advisory notice was published by

          my union,the The British Columbia Nurses Union,about a year ago.

          As to what it actually contained I know not as they have still

          not sent me a copy.My employer has never replied to my expressed

          concern.

          We are using the beds once again.I am concerned for my health,and

          for the health of my co-workers,and patients.

          HELP !

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          I have phrased this request with care as any allegations are

          clearly unsubstantiated.I have no desire to libel anyone.I wish

          merely confirm or negate the existance of a problem,and in doing

          so protect everyone.


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        Neil Davis - via IMEx node 89:681/1
        Neil.Davis@f6.n2001.z1.onebdos.UUCP