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From: jcp@osiris.UUCP (Jody Patilla)
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Subject: Re: whats going on in these silly hospitals?
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Date: Sun, 24-Mar-85 09:39:27 EST
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>        oil of wintergreen (the airfreshener) is not something you ever
> mistake for something for somebody to drink
> 

	Just a note here - oil of wintergreen (methyl salicilate) is not
actually an air freshener (though it smells good). It is usually used as
a muscle rub much the way that commercial preparations like BenGay and
Mentholatum are. It creates heat on your skin by producing a counter-irritant
effect. I haven't seen a news story about this particular incident yet, and
I can't possible imagine anyone drinking the stuff, even by mistake. The first
time it hit your lips you'd be howling !

[ps. I am NOT going to comment on what is going on in hospitals, silly or
otherwise. Take my word that I *never* get near patients !]
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jcpatilla

"'Get stuffed !', the Harlequin replied ..."