Brenna's Dad

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  1. Local anesthetic allows all awake procedures to be
  2. I agree with what Athlien has said to some degree. But, I also believe that schools should be educating CRNAs to be independent practitioners. Part of being a general practitioner is placing all types...
  3. dexmetatomadine

    This is a central alpha 2 agonist, like Clonidine, is it
  4. dexmetatomadine

    This is a central alpha 2 agonist, like Clonidine, is it
  5. CRNA To MD

    Just thought I'd clarify that my above post related to the movie "Meet the Parents" for all those who haven't seen
  6. I hear you alan, I'm sure I've been going to school for my entire life and must have completed enough credits to be a PhD in anything. Ah, the joys of nursing. I fully support the Clinical Doctorate...
  7. Uptake and Distribution

    Ah, uptake and distribution, one of my favourite subjects... Now, lets see, if your in denver will your gas be more or less soluble in blood? Does this mean you'll need more or less ET% to achieve...
  8. CRNA To MD

    My name is Gaylord Fauker and I'm a male nurse.... Too many male nursing anonymous 12 step
  9. tumescent anesthesia?

    Seems like a bad
  10. Ketamine manufacturer

    I've used it a few times for MAC cases. 10 mg Ketamine in 20 cc Propofol, titrated to effect. However, I really like Alfentanil better. 500-1000 mcg in 20cc Propofol, titrated to
  11. I'm not sure if this in the literature or not (probably) and I haven't really studied it yet, but... If you have a 10kg kid with bronchospasm, what would you treatment be. I'm imagining, that in the...
  12. Clinical Question

    Diprivan, the letter you have provided seems to imply that the NPPE was happening AFTER extubation, rather than in patients biting down with the tube in place. "we have observed and recorded episodes...
  13. Seattle anyone???

    I'll be attending along with most of my classmates. Only a four hour drive for us though. We're all looking forward to
  14. I am a Canadian born and educated RN. I came to the US knowing nothing about nurse Anesthesia. What I can tell you, is that there is a SERIOUS shortage of RNs in this country. There is such a...
  15. What Were You Taught or Do?

    I agree with you Deepz, I am seriously considering whether it works at
  16. As WntrMute2 has said before, the Mayo program offers a great deal, making your tuiton very affordable. I've heard your total tution runs around $4500 if you sign on for x amount of
  17. What Were You Taught or Do?

    My understanding regarding Mivacron, is that it can be reversed as well. Since it is so short-acting, the duration (even if prolonged with Ach-E drug), should not outlast the
  18. What Were You Taught or Do?

    A few things come to mind regarding this taching. 1. I have been taught to half my dose of NDMR after using Succinylcholine, so I do not get a prolong block. my verdict is out on this one....
  19. What Were You Taught or Do?

    A few things come to mind regarding this taching. 1. I have been taught to half my dose of NDMR after using Succinylcholine, so I do not get a prolong block. my verdict is out on this one....
  20. Hoping all current or future students can help. For an upcoming project, I need to know how the tution costs compare for CRNA programs across the US. Could you please tell me: 1. The amount of credits...
  21. Thanks for all the responses, I need more... I am
  22. CRNA schools' pre-requisites

    I wish I had taken organic chemistry. Very useful for pharmacology. Physics.... well you need to know some gas laws, but for the most part these are rather intuitive after living on the planet for any...
  23. Murphy's eye

    Now for the $25 000 QUESTION. "What does RAE stand for concerning RAE tubes?" (Please insert Jepopardy theme music
  24. Need Help, Working on Paper

    You guys are scaring
  25. CRNA scope of practice

    From a personal perspectice... myself and most of the CRNAs I practice with, do not mind and infact like, working in a team environment as long as we are allowed to practice anesthesia to the fullest....