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VOLUME^B1' THURSDAY. JULY 13. 1995
Heai device credited
with saving man's life
Richard Adams recovers u ith the licl/> of the cardiac care team consisting
of (left to right) Robin (i. Cammings. M.I).; Michael Curry. Perfusomtst:
David Christaldi. Perfusionist; and John h. I.rahnert Jr., M.I).
Richard Adams, an assistance
computer teacher at Cameron
Elementary School, credits the use of
a heart assist device at Moore Regional
Hospital's Heart Center with saving
After suffering from an uneasy
xirning feeling in his chest for two
lays, Adams came to the emergency
lepartment at Moore Regional
iospttal. Because ofthe concern that
K might have blockages involving the
arteries of his heart, ne was admitted
for further evaluation.
Adams was seen by Scott Denardo,
M.D., one of the four invasive
'/cardiologists in the Heart Center, and
?underwent catheterization which
?revealed severe blockages involving
I all major vessels of his heart He was
Preferred to Cardiac Surgeon Robin G.
nCummings, M.D., who evaluated him
and agreed with the need for surgery
Despite having no prior history of
s lung difficulties, Adams was noted to
have an extremely low level of oxy gen
; in his blood. Function tests revealed
that his lungs were surprisingly weak
Prior to surgery , Adams underwent
several days of therapy in the Intensive
Care U nit to maximize his lung function
and stabilize his heart condition as
much as possible
Adams underwent a five-vessel
bypass procedure. His surgery
proceeded routinely and he was
separated from the bypass machine
with excellent heart funcuon. However,
over the next 10 minutes, his blood
became extremely dark.
' 'This was a very interesting turn of
events in Mr. Adam's case." said Dr.
Cummings " His heart appeared lobe
working well, but the oxygen content
in his Mood was very low, indicating
poor function of his lungs."
Dr. Cummings, with the assistance
of his partner. John F. Krahnert Jr..
M.D., returned Adams to the bypass
machine and conducted a number of
studies to determine the source of his
problem The surgeons concluded
that Adam's lungs were not
functioning correctly because of a
tremendous excess of fluids within
them By this time, Adams' heart had
become vety much weakened.
" Without extreme measures, it was
clear that Mr Adams would not
survive." said Dr Cummings.
At this point, Adams' heart was
being supported by a number of
medications as well as a commonly
used support device known as a balloon
pump Despite these measures, he
continued to deteriorate. Dr
Cummings and Dr Krahnert elected
to proceed with a seldom-used device
known as a left ventricular assist device
(LVAD).
"This device essentially removes
most of the burden of supporting the
body 's circulation from the heart."
said Dr Cummings. "During this
time, the heart can recover and
eventually resume its normal pumping
activity
The device w as inserted and Adams
was returned to the Intensive Care
Unit Over the next 60 hours, his vital
signs were continuously monitored
"In addition, the LVAD required
constant monitoring to ensure that it
was functioning properly." said Dr
' Cummings "David Chruukb, our
Chief Perfusionist, essentially
remained at Mr. Adams' bedside for
the next two days."
Dunng this time, his heart slowly
recovered its function. Although his
blood oxygen level was originally
extremely low. with appropriate
medications, Adams' lung function
improved.
The use of the LV AD is reserved
as a last resort in extreme life
threatening situations," said Dr.
Cummings. "In Mr. Adams'case the
device performed exactly as we wished,
allowing him time to recover. We
were then able to wean the device as
his heart function returned."
Adams returned to the operating
room three days later, at which time
the LVAD was removed without
difficulty . He experienced a relatively
uneventful recovery over the next two
weeks. Intense measures to maximize
his lungs function were undertaken
He left the hospital with supplemental
oxygen with plans to eventually wean
this support
"The ventricular pump saved my
life." said Mr. Adams. "I appreciate
all that the doctors and nurses did to
get me through my operation."
Use of the LVAD is rare. On
average, only twenty to twenty-five
percent of the patients requiring this
dev ice will survive and return home
"Each patient is an individual and
receives the dedicated effort of the
entire cardiac team." said Dr
Cummings "One of the benefits of
our Heart Center at Moore Regional
Hospital is that Dr Krahnert and I
work together In difficult cases, such
as Mr Adams', this arrangement is
| extremely beneficial "
Or.. Cummings is a native of
Cardiac Surgery Program at Moore
Regional Hospital after completing his
training at the University of Kentucky
Medical Center. Over the past five
years, more than 1200heart operations
have been performed with an overall
mortality rate of less than two percent
Richard Adams' case represents not
only the latest technology available at
Moore Regional Hospital's Heart
Center, but also the cooperation which
exists among the surgeons and the
entire surgical team ^
?
Sgt. Bryant
performs duties
with remarkable
accomplishment
Gunnery Sergeant Ray Allen
Bryant son of Jimmie and Mary E
Bryant, graduated from Pembroke
Senior High School in 1979 He joined
theU. S. Marine Corps in 1983 Since
his enlistment he has exceeded his
duties with remarkable
accomplishments While serving his
country. he successfully completed the
Marine Corps Recruiter course in 1990
Since then ne has received numerous
outstanding awards Among those
awards were: (3) Naval Achievement
Medals. (11) Meritorious Mast, and
(4) Certificates of Commendations
In 1991 he was awarded Recruiter
of the Year for the recruiting station in
Houston. Texas. 8th Marine Corps
Recruiting District for his superior
performance in recnuung In 1992. he
received a meritorious promotion to
the rank of Staff Sergeant and was
once again awarded Recruiter of the
Year In 1993. he became in charge of
Recruiting Sub-Station Pasadena of
Houston His hard work and dedication
followed him. and lus station was
named Recruiting Sub-Station of the
Year and also of the 8th Marine Corps
Recruiting District which covers eight
(8) states
Gunnery Sergeant Bryant is
currently stationed in Arkansas as a
Noo-Commissioned Officer in charge
ofRecrutting Sub-Station in FayetM Uc
and PCS Joplin. MO . along with his
wife. Felicia, and twochildien. Wesley
and Kyna Bryant
PSU nursing program
receives federal grant
by Jeffery Alejandro, Intern
- PEMBROKE?Pembroke State
University 's Nursing Department will
receive a federal grant for S643.272 to
begin its Disadvantage Students into
Nursing Program
Dr Peggy Opitz. Director of the
Nursing Department, was notified that
their grant approval by the U.S.
Department of Health and Human
Service's Division of Nursing on June
6.
The programme scheduled to begin
on Sept 1. CKcqvBe&plcy has been
named the directorbf>me program
Dr. Opitz commented. "This grant
will help the program greatly The
program will in turn help health care
in this region greatly by increasing the
number of Registered Nurses (RN) in
its svstem, especially those holding
Bachelor of Science degrees in
Nursing."
The Disadvantage Students into
Nursing (DSIN) is a three year,
multicampus program which is
* designed toassistdisadvantaged Native
American and African American
Students to successfully enter and
complete the associate degree of
nursing (ADN) program at five
community colleges in the PSU area
After complasion of the ADN program.
each student will then enter PSU's
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing
(BSN) program
Each year. 23 disadvantaged
students will be selected from the
community colleges' ADN applicant
pool to take part in the DSIN program.
The community colleges that are
pari of the program are Fayetteville
Technical Community, Richmond
Community. Robeson Community.
Sandhills Community. and
Southeastern Community
The DSEN participants will attend a
structured summer science enrichment
program that is designed to enhance
their academic skills to a level where
tbey will compete successfully in
matriculating in a ADN program
progressing to successful entry, and
completion of PSU's RN-to-BSN
degree program. Participants will be
required to take writing and
mathematics classes as well during the
regular quarters
While in the DSIN program, the
students will be assigned mentors and
counselors who will Share with the
participants skill techniques, career
contacts, and experiences Students
will also receive financial support in
the forms of stipends and financial aid.
: Dr. Reising presents paper
Dr Robert Rasing. professor in
' Pembroke Stale's Communicative An
Department, recently presented a paper
-at the Anerican Literature
Association's annual convention
The paper. "N Scott Momada>
and the Lumbecs' tells about the
rrlattomhip between Momaday and
4
the Lumbee Indians U also describes
how his thinking and writings had an
impact on the Lumbces and how their
culture had an impact on him
Momaday was a Kiowa Indian He
won the tuned Pulitzer Prue in 1969
Ret sing's paper was dedicated to
Lew Banon and Dr Adolph Dud
Lumbee Homecoming
Award Winners
Shown above are the 1995 Lumbee Homecoming Award winners. Left to right they are;
Lawrence Locklear, Postsecondary Student of the Year Award (student at NC State);
Shelly R. Strickland, Middle School Student of the Year Award (student at Pembroke
Middle-School); Rebekah C Revels, High School Student of the Year (St Pauls High
School); Dr. Jeff Collins, Indian Business Person of the Year (Pembroke Dentist); Dr.
Stan Knick, Hamilton McMillan Award (PSU Resource Center); Rev. Isaiah Locklear,
Henry Berry Lowrie Award (9 5-years-old, retired minister); and Dr. Linda E Oxendine,
Advancement of Education Award (Chairman, PSU Native American Studies Department).
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New Queens
Miss Lumbee Beth Conduce
"Mavis, daughter of Ronnie Chavis
ind Judy B. Chavis.
Junior Miss Lumber Kelli Yvonne
Walllace, daugkte rof Efland Earl
and Yvonne Wallace.
Lkle Mitt Lumhee Chyna Jade
L odder, daughter of Michael and
Angela Lockfear.
appointed to
editorial board
hy Jeff try Alejandro, Intern
PEMBROKE--Dr Robert Rasing
professor in Pembroke Stale's
Communicative Arts Department was
recently appointed to the Editorial
Board or the North Carolina
Association for Superyision and
Curriculum Development
The editorial board reviews all
educational publications produced w in
North Carolina
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Pembroke High School
Class of 75 Reunites
The 20th Class Reunion for Pembroke Sr. High School Clrntt of1973 was
held Saturday, July b, 1993 at the Holiday Inn in l.umberton, N.C. Gear 100
classmates and guests attended including members from at far away at
California. The Reunion teas organized by frsdel.ockiear. Alee participating
with the classmates, Apesanuhkwat, star of Northern Expomra. He signed
autographs and posed for photographs throughout the evening. The photo
enclosed shows Apesanahkwat class members Sandra l.ucus, Suzanne
Sampson A Sara l.ucus. This photo ?<u taken by Attorney James Gregory
Hell.
Chavis j
Receives
Academic
Scholarship
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