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To: KLP who wrote (294)	9/5/2005 11:18:16 AM
From: Ilaine	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1118

it can take up to two weeks to die of dehydration....Terri Shaivo took that long... You can't extrapolate from an unconscious woman lying still in a bed in an air-conditioned room, to an active person sweating in 95 degrees (or more), under emotional and physical stress.

To: KLP who wrote (294)	9/5/2005 11:33:28 AM
From: Rande Is	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1118

My reference was to those trapped in attics. As you know, a non-ventilated attic can reach 130 degrees this time of year. The loss of fluids would be more rapid due to heat and the extreme humidity they faced. The extreme stress of the situation further speeds up the dehydration process. Theoretically, one could become dehydrated in certain conditions in a matter of hours. The number one symptom reported by the Sgt who's staff treated 40,000 victims was dehydration. Incidentally, they ran out of medical supplies early on, and were washing their hands in alcohol instead of using gloves to treat carriers of AIDS and HIV with open wounds. I believe the congressional medal of honor should be considered for certain associated efforts. Rande Is