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  1. PDA program

    WntrMute2 replied to CRNAMASTER's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I've got to suggest that you merey calculate with a calculator. Never lets one down and continuously reinforces the basic math involved. Everyone here does know Lester's No Math Rule...

  2. MAC and pts with reflux

    WntrMute2 replied to charles-thor's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    IMHO your last statement is the correct position. All those MACs that have an unconcious patient are GAs. For safety, the airway reflexs should remain intact is reflux is a potential issue. If the...

  3. Orientation for new CRNAs

    WntrMute2 replied to TennRN2004's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Quite different from my hospital, The chief CRNA showed me the paperwork/Pyxis machine during a single cataract case. I then finished the day in that room by myself and that was that. No...

  4. Earpiece question.

    WntrMute2 replied to susswood's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Go to either the audiology department at your hospital or any hearing aid company and they can have one made out of soft foam molded just like the hard plastic type. Very comfortable, also works...

  5. Bypass question

    WntrMute2 replied to NeuroNP's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

  6. Bypass question

    WntrMute2 replied to NeuroNP's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

  7. Doctor recommendation

    WntrMute2 replied to badgernurse's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    There is a doc who is medical dieactor of your unit. He or she will be used to writing a variety of letters for a variety of things. Just approach when neither one of you is busy and ask. Just ask!...

  8. Why Mayo CRNA program is not top rated?

    WntrMute2 replied to WestCoastRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    As of a few years ago this was true. The class size is big, you compete with the anesthesia residents and if memory serves, the head of the ASA is chair of the anesthesia dept. Generally, they have...

  9. ?? on CRNA programs in Michigan

    WntrMute2 replied to SheRN1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Actually, I believe the pay and other compensation is quite good there. I just know you will have little or no autonomy and won't be placing lines or doing regional anesthesia. You make the

  10. ?? on CRNA programs in Michigan

    WntrMute2 replied to SheRN1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Actually, I believe the pay and other compensation is quite good there. I just know you will have little or no autonomy and won't be placing lines or doing regional anesthesia. You make the

  11. ?? on CRNA programs in Michigan

    WntrMute2 replied to SheRN1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Oakland/Beaumont students sort of get a bad rap in the Detroit area. It is a big program that accepts a large percentage of its students from within the nursing staff at Beaumont. The hospital is...

  12. ? regarding CRNA programs

    WntrMute2 replied to blee1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The University of Michigan (Flint) as well as Wayne State University programs are integrated. University of Detroit's program has recently changed to a front loaded

  13. Diabetes mellitus and being an anesthesiologist

    WntrMute2 replied to Signifier's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The pump does not entail anything permenant. The unit is large beeper size. The tubing that connects the pump to the patient is maybe 1/16th. of an inch in diameter and the insertion point is...

  14. Cardiac Anesthesia Question

    WntrMute2 posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Let's try another clinical question. I need some opinions. During our CABGs, I try to give 2 mg. Versed every 45 min or so even when on "pump". I usually bolus about 4-6 during induction depending...

  15. Cardiac Anesthesia Question

    WntrMute2 replied to WntrMute2's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Thanks for the info, keep

  16. Diabetes mellitus and being an anesthesiologist

    WntrMute2 replied to Signifier's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have to disagree, I have had type I diabetes fro the past 35 years, never once have I been in a situation I felt unprepared for. I spent years SCUBA diving, went camping, took long hikes, worked in...

  17. Awake intubation question

    WntrMute2 replied to Toby's mum's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I recently witnessed an awake intubation on an elderly female patient. The patient's dx was CHF and possible aspiration/pulmonary edema. After suffering from increasing respiratory distress while on...

  18. No Interview

    WntrMute2 replied to CRNAsoon's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Last post from me on this subject. First, I am not generalizing, I expressed mismay at those posts looking for shortcuts and I presented a case history. No generalization. I am NOT talking about...

  19. No Interview

    WntrMute2 replied to CRNAsoon's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Actuall, I had no preconcieved thoughts about the case example I presented. I have walked to meetings with him, chatted in the locker room with him, had lunch with him, sat around in the halls and...

  20. No Interview

    WntrMute2 replied to CRNAsoon's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    "Are you implying this is a new phenomenon?" No "Your basing these accusations on anecdotes and posts on an internet message board." Yes, that is the forum we are using. The questions of GRE, class...

  21. No Interview

    WntrMute2 replied to CRNAsoon's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    A portion of potential CRNAs are lacking in motivation. As illustrated by the repeated questions regarding retaking GREs, science classes, CCRN, interview avoidance and poor performance in the

  22. No Interview

    WntrMute2 replied to CRNAsoon's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Well here is a typical day in the OR with a Senior Student. We are doing a carotid endarterectomy. This student was doing a vascular/neuro rotaition at our hospital and has about 8 months to go. I...

  23. What are the physical demands of the nurse anesthesia profession?

    WntrMute2 replied to sushinurse's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    You'll probably stand most of the day. There will be times you can sit but vigilance as to what is happening on the field is the hallmark of good anesthesia. This doesn't mean you can't sit, no one...

  24. Titration of Inhalational Agents

    WntrMute2 replied to Oldsalt's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    It would be vary hard for me to say. I get almost no PONV except for open hearts where they are ofter somewat nauseated the next day. Young women getting GYN or breast surgery raises a big flag for...

  25. Titration of Inhalational Agents

    WntrMute2 replied to Oldsalt's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Correct me if I'm wrong, but I was taught that it is the initial exposure to opiods that cause N/V. In other words, once any narcotic is used, the amount doesn't really effect the incidence of PONV....