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MmacFN

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  1. Death Penalty Anesthesia

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

    Thomas Exactly. In any other case (Read: Propofol in the ER) CRNAs are absolutely against the practice. Why now, is it

  2. How much movement does it take to dislodge a tube?

    MmacFN replied to KsMICT's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Thomas Whats their

  3. How much movement does it take to dislodge a tube?

    MmacFN replied to KsMICT's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I had never heard of that practice before. In fact, the only time ive seen a tube cutdown has been post cric. Which is also a very bad

  4. Death Penalty Anesthesia

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

    Hey JustaCRNA I totally see what you are saying. On the other hand, the joint statement from the ASA/AANA almost suggests that only anesthesia providers should be doing it. Im not saying that thats...

  5. How much movement does it take to dislodge a tube?

    MmacFN replied to KsMICT's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Well I have dislodged a fair number of tubes due to my work environment. In peds, its a high risk possibiliy when moving. All it takes is flexion to have the tube right mainstemed and extention to...

  6. Post up your Favorite online CEU site!

    MmacFN replied to Tranman's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Question Do CRNAs need a different type of CEU than RNs? Are they the medicine

  7. 38 too old for school?

    MmacFN replied to akanarn's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    hey Lizz Good luck with whatever decision you make. Based on your consistant debate as to "if its worth it" the answer for you (at least) is that it isnt. No offence, you appear not to want it enough...

  8. 38 too old for school?

    MmacFN replied to akanarn's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    im just trying to figure out where NPs are making 110K. I havent met one working full time hours making more than 80K except psych NPs. In fact, the 5 i know all make less than 90K while working 50+...

  9. baby miller

    MmacFN replied to changed1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    hey Baby miller is one of the first true anesthesia books i have read. As someone new i found it well written and eas to understand. Does an excellent job intruducing the profession to the new...

  10. Lidocaine prior to IV start?

    MmacFN replied to WVUturtle514's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    hey thanks london, cool. i dont know anything about the block meds! good

  11. Book: Nurse Anesthesia SECRETS

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

    thanks thomas, ill look for it on

  12. Do CRNAs do probono...?

    MmacFN replied to wallyballie_golf's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    hey wally I know of at least one CRNA who goes on operation smile and various other charity trips. She does the limitied anesthesia and blocks for

  13. Are you ready to ruuuumble?

    MmacFN replied to ICUDOUCME?'s topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    CONGRATZ!!!!!

  14. AANA members

    MmacFN replied to heartICU's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Well now thats an interesting topic jwk. There isnt another situation existing in all of medicine quite like the one between CRNAs and MDAs. Where else is a midlevel practicing to the exact same scope...

  15. Lidocaine prior to IV start?

    MmacFN replied to WVUturtle514's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hey london! Per AHA 3mg/kg is the max dose of lido. Is that dose related to something else anesthesia

  16. AANA members

    MmacFN replied to heartICU's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    hehehe Yup u will be a "pot stirrer" like

  17. AANA members

    MmacFN replied to heartICU's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hey Keith First off, im not an expert here. Im just giving opinion after reading the information. To answer your question i will give a little background info: Im with you. The medical program is, in...

  18. AANA members

    MmacFN replied to heartICU's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    yup that sucks. A loss like that is

  19. Lidocaine prior to IV start?

    MmacFN replied to WVUturtle514's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I had stopped reading this thread and didnt realize yoga was leaving. It is upsetting that this could happen. The fellow (im assuming yoga is a guy) has contributed decades of experience and...

  20. AANA members

    MmacFN replied to heartICU's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    hey Ray -> nanny nanny boo boo I almost dropped the laptop when i read that! Did yoga stop

  21. AANA members

    MmacFN replied to heartICU's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hey keith In my understanding the situation would be seen this way: Med school includes clinicals throughout the 4 years, they are often identified by MS1-4. Residents are often identified as PGY1-4...

  22. Death Penalty Anesthesia

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

    hehe well from my perspective it has gone quite well as a discussion. Everything sus said and the articles she presented are salient to the issue. Suss: While i see what you are saying, it could...

  23. Death Penalty Anesthesia

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

    hey suss thanks for the articles Sounds like I had it backwards! Based on the joint statement by the ASA/AANA it seems anesthesia is fighting to be the providers. That what you read

  24. Death Penalty Anesthesia

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

    Hey suss The thing is, it has been deemed the practice of anesthesia based on the need for an anesthesist to give the medications. At least, that is what i saw on a news program the otherday. They...

  25. The Most CRNA friendly States

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

    Hey Blee Me too! Midwest: seems you were the only one offended. No worries, to each their