I was one of those with the medication problem in New Jersey. I give
myself Procrit injections 3x week. Procrit is extremely expensive and has
a little bulb in the vial packaging that indicates when the temp. is not
right, and *must* be refrigerated. The cool-pak I use for transport is good
for about 24 hours.
I had written the hotel in New Jersey, confirmed by telephone, and
reconfirmed by telephone prior to leaving home. Ha! when I got there, no
refrigerator and no possibility of getting one. They offered to keep it in
the office refrig. I brought to the dest from my cool-pak and reminded them
the package was $1400 and they would be responsible if the little bulb
turned purple. I went to the desk and asked to inspect my medication
frequently. Took two days, but I got a refrigerator!
I also take insulin , but contrary to what most people think, the insulin
vial and pin that one uses currently *does not* need refrigeration. I even
keep spares without refrigeration and have for the past 55 years.
Lets face facts - most people request a refrigerator for groceries, and
that's o.k. But, think of those whose life depends on medication that must
be refrigerated ...
Betty Ann, R.N. in Roanoke Virginia USA who is loading the RV to go to
Georgia to get 2 grandkidlets for a holiday with Grandma and PaPa in their
"Travelling house."
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