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1. Propofol

   Mountain CRNA replied to czipp's topic in Gastroenterology

   I think you missed the major point--I have been involved in the proper education of nurses to do IV sedation for over 10 years, so I hardly think you can say that I am holdng back progress in RN role development. I have no problem with RNs properly a...

2. Propofol

   Mountain CRNA replied to czipp's topic in Gastroenterology

   Must agree with the counterpoint above. I just ask that you always remember that there are lies, damn lies, and then there are statistics. Well done research should form the basis of quality care choices for all providers but remember---somewhere aro...

3. Non anesthesia provider providing anesthesia

   Mountain CRNA replied to EMS/ICU/SRNA's topic in CRNA

   Thank you! Thank you for your answer. I have been teaching sedation workshops to RNs for over 10 years and much of what you have said is exactly what I try to get RNs to understand about the use of propofol. The difference between propofol and sedat...

4. Lidocaine prior to IV start?

   Mountain CRNA replied to WVUturtle514's topic in CRNA

   I have to support the previous comment by YogaCRNA. I am interested in your "allergy" to xylocaine. I agree that true allergies are associated with the ester agents not the amides, such as xylocaine. From further reading of responses,I see that you r...

5. Lidocaine prior to IV start?

   Mountain CRNA replied to WVUturtle514's topic in CRNA

   I'm new to this site and I have read all the messages in this thread--with feelings ranging from incredulity to exasperation. After 30 years of practice as a CRNA, much of which involved anesthesia student education, I can sya I have never had a pati...