Passin' Gas

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1. Navy CRNA?

   Passin' Gas replied to JJRN's topic in CRNA

   can't answer most of your question, not involved with the navy. however, i would like to mention in may 2003, at the height of the military effort in iraq, 364 crnas and 77 anesthesiologists were deployed as part of operation iraqi freedom. aana we...

2. Nervous about 1st day in OR

   Passin' Gas replied to Ava's mom's topic in CRNA

   I remember hearing voices sing "Hallelujah" choruses with the first few intubations! I was so excited to see the 'pearly gates' and have the tube go into the light....I was gently brought back to earth by the CRNA whispering 'you're not finished, in...

3. EXtra compensation for mandatory inhouse call for salaried crna?

   Passin' Gas replied to sweetnepenthe's topic in CRNA

   I sent a PM suggesting these very same groups! PG

4. Congratulations To Me........!!!!!!!!!!!

   Passin' Gas replied to nilepoc's topic in CRNA

   Best of luck to you!! Congratulations and welcome to the ranks of CRNAs (I have no doubt you will sail through the certification exam!) Any thought of returning to your blog?.... PG

5. ? regarding CRNA programs

   Passin' Gas replied to blee1's topic in CRNA

   Thanks for the response, heartICU. PTO...PAID time off?? Was that a Freudian slip?

6. ? regarding CRNA programs

   Passin' Gas replied to blee1's topic in CRNA

   When are classes and exams scheduled? Is there consideration of clinical scheduling and exams, i.e. day 'off' from clinical day before exam? Do you have to go to class at 1600 for three hours after being in clinical since 0600? How difficult is it to...

7. programs to stay away from?

   Passin' Gas replied to raincity's topic in CRNA

   FYI COA (Council on Accreditation) requires an ethics course in nurse anesthesia curricula. Nursing theory, however, (thankfully) is NOT required. PG

8. Shoe Suggestions and Earpiece Thoughts.....

   Passin' Gas replied to miloisstinky's topic in CRNA

   Just FYI, there's a few AAs and MDAs who read and post on this CRNA forum. jwk is an AA.PG

9. GI Diprivan thread

   Passin' Gas replied to rn29306's topic in CRNA

   Yep, you're right. I stand corrected (and I corrected my post). I know the hypotension is more profound with propofol and knew it had arteriolar vasodilation. Somewhere in time I deleted the myocardial depression. PG

10. GI Diprivan thread

    Passin' Gas replied to rn29306's topic in CRNA

    1. IMHO: In my humble opinion2. Propofol does cause myocardial depression, it also causes arteriolar vasodilation reducing SVR. Sympathetic activity is also diminished, damped baroreflex in response to decreased MAP. 3. Highly lipid soluble, fat ...

11. Shoe Suggestions and Earpiece Thoughts.....

    Passin' Gas replied to miloisstinky's topic in CRNA

    Been in anesthesia for over ten years. I very rarely sit during cases. Enhances my sense of alertness, I'm watching the surgery, keeping up with the progress/complications/completion of procedure. Surgeons and other personnel take note of who is payi...

12. dosing meds for obese pt

    Passin' Gas replied to athomas91's topic in CRNA

    'Tis the ART of anesthesia...Give them what they need, not necessarily what the books say. This skill takes time to hone and read patient's responses to different anesthetic agents and techniques. Good point.PG

13. dosing meds for obese pt

    Passin' Gas replied to athomas91's topic in CRNA

    Aaahhh, grasshopper, (rather, gaspassah), you learn well...Next, we catch flies with chopsticks.... PG

14. dosing meds for obese pt

    Passin' Gas replied to athomas91's topic in CRNA

    Help. I got lost with this statement. For starters, I'm assuming you are referring to sevo and des as the more modern agents. These have LOW blood:gas and brain:blood partition coefficients. Hence, they are LESS soluble in fat, so when the gas is tur...

15. Correct answer to interview question

    Passin' Gas replied to RNKLTYM's topic in CRNA

    First off, there isn't a truly 'right or wrong' answer. This question is intended to gain insight how you will respond in difficult situations. It's also one of those 'depends on the situation' type questions. This could go either way. Hypothetical ...