Comments on: Helium inert gas in short supply http://assistedsuicide.org/blog/2007/11/20/helium-inert-gas-in-short-supply/ Weblog of Derek Humphry, Founder of Hemlock Society Fri, 16 May 2008 02:15:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: ruby2zdy http://assistedsuicide.org/blog/2007/11/20/helium-inert-gas-in-short-supply/#comment-10376 ruby2zdy Fri, 25 Apr 2008 01:27:18 +0000 http://assistedsuicide.org/blog/2007/11/20/helium-inert-gas-in-short-supply/#comment-10376 I just ordered a small helium tank from Target on line. They don't carry them in stores. Amazon also sells them for Target. Price is $49.99. Although I don't plan to use it anytime soon, I'm afraid the government will put the kibosh on suicide for terminally ill people. I have a high risk for Alzheimer's, though it might not get me for 30 years. I figure even if the He leaks out of the tank, I might be able to get a refill from an industrial shop. I hope. I just ordered a small helium tank from Target on line. They don’t carry them in stores. Amazon also sells them for Target. Price is $49.99. Although I don’t plan to use it anytime soon, I’m afraid the government will put the kibosh on suicide for terminally ill people. I have a high risk for Alzheimer’s, though it might not get me for 30 years. I figure even if the He leaks out of the tank, I might be able to get a refill from an industrial shop. I hope.

]]> By: lori0108 http://assistedsuicide.org/blog/2007/11/20/helium-inert-gas-in-short-supply/#comment-10354 lori0108 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 11:38:39 +0000 http://assistedsuicide.org/blog/2007/11/20/helium-inert-gas-in-short-supply/#comment-10354 Hello friends, I came across this article regarding the helium shortage. Most party supply stores will no longer even rent the actual filled tanks, only pre-filled balloons. A very few stores will still rent tanks, but require local pick-up and local Id in their particular states. This article helps explains the shortage. http://www.kvia.com/Global/story.asp?S=7552916&nav=menu193_2 Basically, there seems to be a somewhat limited supply worldwide, but sources are definitely still available with some research. I would be happy to provide my research info if anyone is interested. I am grateful to Derek and ERGO for keeping us informed on such topics. Otherwise, I would not have even known of this concern. This forum is priceless for those of us in need of continuous and updated info. Thank you! Lori Hello friends,

I came across this article regarding the helium shortage. Most party supply stores will no longer even rent the actual filled tanks, only pre-filled balloons. A very few stores will still rent tanks, but require local pick-up and local Id in their particular states. This article helps explains the shortage.

http://www.kvia.com/Global/story.asp?S=7552916&nav=menu193_2

Basically, there seems to be a somewhat limited supply worldwide, but sources are definitely still available with some research. I would be happy to provide my research info if anyone is interested.

I am grateful to Derek and ERGO for keeping us informed on such topics. Otherwise, I would not have even known of this concern. This forum is priceless for those of us in need of continuous and updated info. Thank you!

Lori

]]> By: nleeburrem http://assistedsuicide.org/blog/2007/11/20/helium-inert-gas-in-short-supply/#comment-10298 nleeburrem Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:35:26 +0000 http://assistedsuicide.org/blog/2007/11/20/helium-inert-gas-in-short-supply/#comment-10298 Thank you Derek, for the update on helium. This message was of utmost importance to me as I have not yet made my purchase. I will wait no longer. Thank you Derek, for the update on helium. This message was of utmost importance to me as I have not yet made my purchase. I will wait no longer.

]]> By: theresa http://assistedsuicide.org/blog/2007/11/20/helium-inert-gas-in-short-supply/#comment-10290 theresa Wed, 21 Nov 2007 17:37:01 +0000 http://assistedsuicide.org/blog/2007/11/20/helium-inert-gas-in-short-supply/#comment-10290 Thank you Mr. Humphry for the update. I would like to ask some questions regarding the helium procedure. Instead of using a t-tube/t-valve, why not use two separate lines? I ask this because of the possibility of a leak or disconnection at the time of use. Also one might consider securing the tubing to the tank with a small pipe attachment band (these are commonly used in plumbing). You tighten the band with a screw for a snug fit. I am aware that a reclined position is recommended, but could the patient be supine? Would this impede the objective? Thank you, T. ANSWER: These are matters about which a person must make their own decisions, preferably after testing. The fullest information is in <a href="http://www.finalexit.org/ergo-store" rel="nofollow">'Final Exit'</a> paperback and DVD at www.finalexit.org/ergo-store Thank you Mr. Humphry for the update.
I would like to ask some questions regarding the helium procedure.
Instead of using a t-tube/t-valve, why not use two separate lines? I ask this because of the possibility of a leak or disconnection at the time of use. Also one might consider securing the tubing to the tank with a small pipe attachment band (these are commonly used in plumbing). You tighten the band with a screw for a snug fit.
I am aware that a reclined position is recommended, but could the patient be supine? Would this impede the objective?
Thank you, T.

ANSWER: These are matters about which a person must make their own decisions, preferably after testing. The fullest information is in ‘Final Exit’ paperback and DVD at http://www.finalexit.org/ergo-store

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