INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you are the type that is somewhat squeamish about eating exotic foods, it may help to remind yourself that escargot has long been considered a delicacy. Each snail is prepared according to specific, time tested methods. Edible snails are generally: Raised on a rich diet of clean, nutritious food, like cereals, fruits, and leaves. Purified before preparation through several days of fasting. Fed with flour post-fast to enrich flavor. Prepared for consumption. When the escargot is served, especially if it is served as an appetizer, you should receive a plate, snail tongs, and snail forks. The plate your escargot will be served on should have several indentations, in which the escargot are placed after cooking. In the event that you are not provided snail tongs, as is the case at some restaurants, you should grasp the escargot by its shell with a napkin. Then hold the shell over your plate and prepare to extract the meat. Now that you've grasped your escargot with either your snail tongs or your napkin, you should take your snail fork and insert it into the mouth of the shell. You should be able to see a small piece of meat inside the shell. Pierce the meat with your fork and pull or twist firmly until you feel the it come loose. Then you should pull the meat from the shell. Some restaurants may have deeper escargot trays and may have liberally doused the tray with sauce instead of providing you with a separate sauce dish. With the meat still on your fork, dip it into the sauce provided. As you eat your escargot, note the similar texture it has to other mollusks, such as clams and mussels. Different from sea-dwelling mollusks, snails lack a briny flavor, which allows the herbs and spices used in its preparation to shine through. Most traditional butter and garlic preparations of escargot pair best with white wines. Crisp wines with mineral accents are good options. Some wines recommended by experts include: Sauvignon Blanc Riesling Chardonnay (unoaked recommended)

SUMMARY: Prepare yourself for the experience. Familiarize yourself with your tools. Use a napkin to take hold of your escargot, if necessary. Pull the meat free of the shell. Dip your escargot in the sauce provided. Pair your escargot with a white wine.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If your game comes with pre-set characters, choose your favorite or the one you identify with most. If you have your heart set on a specific character, let the other players know beforehand. Many character lists are divided by class--warriors, wizards, healers, and similar categories. If you don't have a favorite, check out their stats and see if any class in particular appeals to you. If your game has room for an imaginary character, think about what you'd like your character to be. What kind of character you'll choose will depend on what kind of game you're playing. Sorcerers are great for medieval fantasy games, while aliens would be better for a Star Trek roleplay. Every roleplaying character has a set of strengths and a set of weaknesses, and they should balance each other out. Nobody will want to play with you if your character is immortal and can never be hurt or tricked, but you won't enjoy the game if your character is so weak they die every round. Think about any drawbacks of your character choices. For example, your werewolf character might be stronger and scarier than your friend's vampire, but you'll only be able to use it if there's a full moon in the game. If your character has a weapon, armor, magic bag, or anything else than can affect the game, make sure you tell the other players about it first. You should also devise an attack or hit level the accessories give your character. For example, if your character has a pocketknife and a sword, the sword should be able to cause more damage than the knife. Or if your character carries a healing potion, determine if it can bring people back from the dead or just cure minor wounds.

SUMMARY: Choose a character from the game list. Make up your own character. Pick your character's strengths and weaknesses. Choose your character's accessories.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Otherwise, serious complications or infections could arise. Only proceed with these steps if you are a registered doctor or nurse who is qualified to take care of the patient. Before you begin the procedure or touch any of the materials required for the removal of the PICC line, wash your hands thoroughly with antibacterial soap and put on a new pair of sterile gloves. This reduces the chances of the patient developing an infection. Place all the materials that will be used throughout the procedure, so you will have them easily at hand. These materials will include a pair of sterile scissors, some air-occlusive dressing, a stitch cutter, sterile dressing packages and cotton balls soaked in betadine solution.. Systematically arrange all of these materials near the patient's bed before the procedure, so they are orderly and easy to reach. This is to establish trust and cooperation by the patient. Be ready to reply to any possible questions about the procedure that the patient may ask. Before you begin the procedure, ask the patient to get into the correct position. The patient should be lying flat on his or her back, facing upwards, with all four limbs in contact with the bed. This is known as a supine position. Make sure the patient has a clean bed, with fresh sheets. This helps to make the patient more comfortable and avoid infection. Get a cotton ball soaked in betadine solution and clean the area around the PICC line, moving from the skin nearest the catheter outwards. This is an important step, as it cleans any bacteria from the surface of the skin, reducing the chance of infection. Once you've cleaned the skin, turn off the infusion set and prepare the dressing patch so it is ready to apply immediately following the procedure. Using a stitch cutter, carefully cut and remove the suture that holds the PICC line in place. Ask the patient to hold his or her breath, then, using your dominant hand, slowly pull the catheter out in the opposite direction of insertion. Do not apply any direct pressure on the insertions site. Upon removal of the catheter, immediately cover the insertion site with sterile gauze and hold it in place using light pressure. Ask the patient to continue holding their breath while you cover the area with an occlusive dressing. Once this is done, allow the patient to breathe normally and return to a comfortable position. After the removal of the PICC line, monitor the patient's condition for 24 to 48 hours. Observe the patient for any signs of infection, such as fever. Also, observe the site for bleeding and assess the patient for any difficulty of breathing. The dressing should remain in place for 24-72 hours, depending on the length of time the catheter was used for.

SUMMARY:
Be aware that only doctors or registered nurses can remove a PICC. Wash your hands. Prepare the materials for removing the catheter. Explain the process of removing the PICC line to the patient. Get the patient into the correct position. Clean the skin around the catheter. Remove the catheter. Monitor the patient's condition for 24 to 48 hours.