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1. Should we reverse Cis-atracurium

   papapump posted a topic in CRNA

   A colleague was approached and berated for giving a reversal after the patient had received Cis. They had 4 twitches back and it was end of the case. I know the metabolism of Cis and it seems to me that maybe it does not need to be reversed but we we...

2. TLAC vs Scheduled section

   papapump replied to papapump's topic in CNM

   Thanks. I want her to do what she wants but I get the feeling- this is going to be done more by the protocol and not with the patient in mind. Thank you for the words of encouragement.

3. NMBAs with LMAs

   papapump replied to putmetosleep's topic in CRNA

   That is a good question. I know they do use NMBA with LMA's in Europe as well- heck I've heard they use LMA's with prone cases over there. I was taught the same thing- don't use relaxants with an LMA. If the surgeon needs relaxation- I would just int...

4. TLAC vs Scheduled section

   papapump posted a topic in CNM

   Hi all. I am a Student nurse Anesthestist. My wife is pregnant with our second child and I have a couple of questions. A little background- our first child was born via C-section after FTP . She only dilated to 6 cm after 26 hrs and started having de...

5. Spouses of SRNA's

   papapump replied to clc007's topic in SRNA

   I am an SRNA who graduates this Dec. I had a kid in Feb before starting in Aug and now we have another on the way. It definitely makes things tougher. We don't have any family where I go to school so that doesn't help. CRNA school takes up A LOT of t...

6. Help us make a decision!!!

   papapump replied to inpatientlywaiting's topic in SRNA

   I can honestly say that school is tough. I am currently a SRNA who is about to graduate this Dec. After I moved we found out we were going to have a child and now we have another one on the way. It is tough with children- I am just being real honest....

7. How would you've prepared differently for school now that you're a SRNA?

   papapump replied to stephenfnielsen's topic in SRNA

   I am currently a SRNA who graduates this December. I would have done nothing differently. Your program is going to teach you what you need to learn (at least they should). You will have some baseline knowledge of drips, ventilators, etc but to be ho...

8. Houston, Tx CRNA's

   papapump replied to papapump's topic in CRNA

   Thank You so much for the information. This is exactly what I was looking for. There's a strong chance that we'll be going back to TX (currently in PA) and I just wanted some info from people who are actually working there so this helps. Do you mind...

9. Houston, Tx CRNA's

   papapump replied to papapump's topic in CRNA

   Thank You very much for the info. Do you mind if I ask what the work climate is like there. I know TX uses a lot of CRNA's but for instance I have heard that Austin isn't too CRNA friendly so I am wondering if that is the case with Houston. I know H...

10. Houston, Tx CRNA's

    papapump replied to papapump's topic in CRNA

    That does help. Thank You. Like I said, I am just looking for some general info on the group since they are the big ones in houston. Thank

11. Houston, Tx CRNA's

    papapump posted a topic in CRNA

    HI. I am currently a SRNA who graduates soon and am starting to think about jobs. We have a lot of family in TX and know the Houston area. I know that GHA is the big group in Houston, TX and there are many hospitals, whether in the med center or out ...

12. Austin TX/ San Antonio CRNA's

    papapump replied to papapump's topic in CRNA

    Thanks for the info Scop. That is kind of what I heard ( and I am in Pittsburgh so their reputation reaches all the way up here). I know my wife and I both love Austin (we went to school there), but I have heard that the practice isn't that great. NO...

13. Austin TX/ San Antonio CRNA's

    papapump posted a topic in CRNA

    Hi Y'all. :chuckle I am currently in CRNA school out of the state of TX but am going to go back to TX when I am done. I was wondering if any Austin, TX or San Antone CRNA's have any perspective on the market in that part of TX etc.. I have heard Aust...