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  1. Fluid Replacement on Weight Basis

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

    Follow up--Patient did great, vital signs totally stable all night. Post-op hematocrit 32. The only problem is that the patient did not tell us that she is very claustrophobic and she freaked out in...

  2. Fluid Replacement on Weight Basis

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

    I don't extubate abdominoplasty patients awake, but actually quite deep. I deflate the cuff slowly, extubate and mask ventilate until awake. The reason--if they buck on the tube they can pop all of...

  3. I Am Back

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

    This is wonderful news AT. I look forward to your continuing input on this forum.

  4. CRNA Pay?

    yoga crna replied to schizo85's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am curious why you are asking. Let us know something about you. I always like to know who I am talking to before I discuss money.

  5. 1099 Contract for a new grad

    yoga crna replied to bwt02's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    That is a terrible contract for providing anesthesia services. It is important that you learn how to negotiate. The first thing to do--go to gaswork.com and look up all of the CRNA postions...

  6. Why havent CRNAs pushed MDAs out yet?

    yoga crna replied to platon20's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I haven't had the time to study the discussion on this thread, but I do have a few comments. While I do not like the term MDA, it has been used by the appellate court in at least one of the CRNA...

  7. pain management after surgery

    yoga crna replied to HyperRNRachel's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are confused about the pharmacology of ketorlac (toradol) Read the following pharmacology information. It is not an anti angonist drug. "Ketorolac or ketorolac tromethamine (marketed...

  8. Lidocaine prior to IV start?

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

    I think I have become a burden to this board and will sign off and unsubscribe. While I love to mentor the young CRNAs and learn from all of you, it appears that I seem to offend many. Also, my...

  9. Lidocaine prior to IV start?

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

    Jayne, You need to check you facts before posting on this forum. There are state boards of nursing who have approved RN administered local prior to IV insertion without a doctor's order. Also,...

  10. The Most CRNA friendly States

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

    So the patient thinks the doctor put them to sleep, instead of a nurse. Then the doctor can inject induction drugs on another patient. Insurance pays 100% x 2 or

  11. Post-op vision problems?

    yoga crna replied to RaginCajunRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Ragin, I didn't mean to be too hard on you--didn't realize it was your first day in the OR. We tend to agonize over complications and unexpected events and I am pleased that you posted so we could...

  12. Post-op vision problems?

    yoga crna replied to RaginCajunRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Ragin, Two Points: There could be multiple causes, from as simple as blurry vision from the ointment to retinal artery ischemia. Here is a legal website with some good information....

  13. muscle relaxants

    yoga crna replied to Isuhd8u's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I used sux drips for years and years. The main problem was the phase 2 block as was previously noted. Also, some anesthetists used the drip to cover up inadequate anesthesia. If the patient moved,...

  14. Am I wrong to say?

    yoga crna replied to blee1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I know a number of CRNAs who were children of CRNAs and wanted to follow in their parents footsteps. I would bet they knew what their career goal was and made it clear from the

  15. muscle relaxants

    yoga crna replied to Isuhd8u's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I don't do anything routinely in anesthesia, except maintain an airway, support circulation and keep the patient anesthetized. Rarely, if ever have I reversed the muscle relaxants you mentioned. I...

  16. Lidocaine prior to IV start?

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

    I agree completely. Policies and Procedure manuals are very useful for the accreditation people and to fight some political battles, but I think they are rather useless when you are administering an...

  17. CRNAs practicing in Plastics clinics?

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

    Yep, my primary practice setting is in cosmetic plastic surgery in an office surgery setting. I also have a separate corporation that runs the surgery center, so I wear two hats. For clarification, I...

  18. doctoral student in healthcare administration needs help

    yoga crna replied to kismetsun's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    My answer is as a nurse anesthetist and is based on my perceptions of that profession as opposed to general nursing. You may want to determine why there is so little "burn out" with nurse...

  19. Nurse Anesthetist

    yoga crna replied to LAROSILIERE7's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Read the sticky at the top of the Pre-CRNA Forum. Also, to get some idea of salaries being offered to nurse anesthetists, check gaswork.com[/url The salary you quoted is probably accurate, but you...

  20. Nurse Anesthetist

    yoga crna replied to LAROSILIERE7's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Read all of the posts on the Pre-CRNA Forum on allnurses. The stickies should be very helpful. You should find all of the answers to your questions. Also that is the best place to post your...

  21. Nurse Anesthetist

    yoga crna replied to LAROSILIERE7's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The nurse anesthetist forum is probably the most active one on this site. We are active and enjoy discussing all types of topics. Also go to the AANA website http://aana.com for information about...

  22. Lidocaine prior to IV start?

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

    Please show us your reference for lidocaine (without epinephrine--which is what should be used) causes vasoconstriction. If you are going to post on the CRNA board, you better be able to defend your...

  23. Non anesthesia provider providing anesthesia

    yoga crna replied to EMS/ICU/SRNA's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    This is an abstract from the ASA Closed Claims Study. It is interesting to note the data with sedation being administered by professional anesthesia providers. Wonder what it is with other medical...

  24. Non anesthesia provider providing anesthesia

    yoga crna replied to EMS/ICU/SRNA's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Isn't anyone else on this board concerned about ER and GI patients having full stomach and the administration of anesthesia drugs? I totally cringe when I read pf propofol administration for closed...

  25. Meaningful Posts

    yoga crna posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I personally think that same of the most meaningful posts of this forum are from student or recently graduated CRNAs regarding how much they learned in anesthesia school regarding medications and...