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1. propofol

   NurseasPatient replied to popbob's topic in Emergency

   Hi all- this is all very interesting & stimulating conversation, clearly over my head as I am an LPN & know very little about anesthesia- I don't pretend to understand this topic well. I am...

2. propofol

   NurseasPatient replied to popbob's topic in Emergency

   What do you all think of this? November PET CT- lungs clear as a bell... March PET CT- atelectasis ALL LOBES of lungs, developed 4+ pitting edema to extremeties AFTER January Propofol "issue" in MRI?...

3. propofol

   NurseasPatient replied to popbob's topic in Emergency

   Hi- this is not related to Propofol (was not sure where to post it). I think it is worth posting since so many anesthesia folks seem to be reading in this area. This gives some insight into anesthesia...

4. Cosmetic Surgery Death after RN (not CRNA) Administered Propofol

   NurseasPatient replied to stevierae's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   Good grief! There are some real derilects administering this very potent med! I just read some of their posts! I always tried as a nurse to never work out of the scope of my training. Why in the "L"...

5. Cosmetic Surgery Death after RN (not CRNA) Administered Propofol

   NurseasPatient replied to stevierae's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   First let me say thanks for the info. I am aware that OPEN MRIs are available in some areas. I had traveled 12 hours from my home to see this specialist & to have the tests he ordered in the...

6. Cosmetic Surgery Death after RN (not CRNA) Administered Propofol

   NurseasPatient replied to stevierae's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   I am proof that a person should not receive Propofol without an airway- from anyone! Woke being told "you stopped breathing" in MRI. Scared the crap outta me & my husband whom the Nurse went to...

7. propofol

   NurseasPatient replied to popbob's topic in Emergency

   Weird- the nurse who got me prepped- started my IV etc... actually brought a guy over & introduced him "this is your anesthesiologist" & also introduced a "Dr" who would be present during the...

8. propofol

   NurseasPatient replied to popbob's topic in Emergency

   Thanks everyone for your posts. I don't have much knowledge of anesthetics & their uses- am learning more from all of you & really appreciate all of your expert input. I really don't...

9. propofol

   NurseasPatient replied to popbob's topic in Emergency

   Thanks everyone for your replies. I was sedated as I have had trouble with panic in the tube the last few times. This is a new behavior for me that I believe stems from all I have been through...

10. propofol

    NurseasPatient replied to popbob's topic in Emergency

    Hi- new here- not as a nurse- as a patient. I am a IV Cert. LPN & lack just a few classes having my RN. (A little bit stand-offish regarding the whole medical thing as a profession at the moment...