tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521260396438706750.post3845860652773104683..comments2020-06-17T07:55:01.436-07:00Comments on Dr. Frank Lucido's Blog: Everyone's Entitled to My Opinion: Angel Raich brain surgery update 11/1/09Frank H. Lucido M.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04109025503074326999noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521260396438706750.post-71952013440094571822009-11-30T08:50:01.097-08:002009-11-30T08:50:01.097-08:00I would not use my old-style Volcano around oxygen...I would not use my old-style Volcano around oxygen, as its bimetallic thermostat makes sparks on closing and opening. I presume the new digital models are all solid-state controlled, and could possibly pass hospital-grade certification.<br /><br />I brought a filled Volcano balloon in to a hospital patient one time, having filled it up in the parking structure via 12 volt inverter.<br /><br />Thankfully Angel is back home now, where such considerations are now academic!<br /><br />-Richard Steeb, San Josersteebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01753788298687819535noreply@blogger.com