ok - this didn't happen to me - but i find it a very relevent question for discussion.....
scenario: doing a MAC case w/ an ankle block - after sedation - ankle block began by SRNA - SRNA looks up and CRNA is mask ventilating patient w/ 3% Desflurane...
SRNA states - whacha doin???
CRNA - just giving a little sedation with gas....
the conversation ensued....SRNA marked on chart - general mask/MAC/regional and was told it wasn't general because it was 1/2 MAC and pt was "responsive"
so - where do you draw the line?? i would have considered this general
and ... isn't it a little risky to use Des that way due to the airway irritation??
this whole time pt was still receiving a propofol infusion....
TraumaNurse
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This group therapy is working wonders!!! :chuckle
Keep up the good work!