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 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:00:59 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: ergo http://assistedsuicide.org/blog/2007/11/20/helium-inert-gas-in-short-supply/comment-page-1/#comment-10491 ergo Sun, 12 Apr 2009 01:50:49 +0000 http://assistedsuicide.org/blog/2007/11/20/helium-inert-gas-in-short-supply/#comment-10491 There is no way that gulping from balloons would be fatal. Helium would be adultered with oxygen. BTW, there is no indication that the tanks will not remain on the market -- it's big busines. There is no way that gulping from balloons would be fatal. Helium would be adultered with oxygen. BTW, there is no indication that the tanks will not remain on the market — it’s big busines.

]]> By: eastward http://assistedsuicide.org/blog/2007/11/20/helium-inert-gas-in-short-supply/comment-page-1/#comment-10490 eastward Sat, 11 Apr 2009 20:35:38 +0000 http://assistedsuicide.org/blog/2007/11/20/helium-inert-gas-in-short-supply/#comment-10490 Is there any way that it could be done by purchasing 5 balloons or so and taking gulps from each. I am afraid that the helium tanks or canisters will not be available. Is there any way that it could be done by purchasing 5 balloons or so and taking gulps from each. I am afraid that the helium tanks or canisters will not be available.

]]> By: ruby2zdy http://assistedsuicide.org/blog/2007/11/20/helium-inert-gas-in-short-supply/comment-page-1/#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-page-1/#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-page-1/#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-page-1/#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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