FlyingSquirrel

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1. propofol

   FlyingSquirrel replied to popbob's topic in Emergency

   OK, why don't we approach this a little differently. As I am not a CRNA, I have absolutely no problem admitting that there is alot about propofol and other sedative/anesthetics/paralytics that I don't...

2. propofol

   FlyingSquirrel replied to popbob's topic in Emergency

   OK, I see that you are one of those types who is incapable of having a productive discussion with someone who thinks or is used to doing things a little differently than you. You assume that I'm cocky...

3. propofol

   FlyingSquirrel replied to popbob's topic in Emergency

   I don't know what to tell you...the ED docs I work with are comfortable with it, the hospital administration is comfortable with it, the clinical pharmacists are comfortable with it, myself and the...

4. propofol

   FlyingSquirrel replied to popbob's topic in Emergency

   Propofol is a safe drug as long as it is given carefully and slowly and someone is present who can quickly perform airway management if necessary. Like ALL drugs, the person using it needs to be...

5. Regarding paramedics in ER..why are they paid so terribly ?

   FlyingSquirrel replied to carachel2's topic in Emergency

   These are the facts. I can easily support all of the following statements: 1) Medic 173 is FOS. His original post was meant only to inflame. And many of you fell for it. 2) Newer paramedics are VERY...

6. Retrograde Intubation vs. Crichotyrotomy

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

   Mike, First, I want to tell you that I truly appreciate your input and the time that folks like you often take to reply to questions from folks like me. I come to forums like this primarily to learn...

7. Retrograde Intubation vs. Crichotyrotomy

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

8. Retrograde Intubation vs. Crichotyrotomy

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

   As stated, the benefits of a retrograde are that it is less invasive, and results in a much more definitive airway. I've never personally done one on a patient, but we practice the technique regularly...

9. RN to Paramedic Bridge Course

   FlyingSquirrel replied to ironjohn929's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

   QUOTE: "The ego's in medicine always amaze me". Me too. I dont know how on earth someone could think that, just because they have a couple years experience in ICU nursing, they are prepared to...

10. RN to Paramedic Bridge Course

    FlyingSquirrel replied to ironjohn929's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    QUOTE: "The skills to perform the procedures you mentioned above can easily be taught in a two week course. In fact, you could probably teach 6th graders to do these things." Not likely. Advanced...

11. Icu Or Ed Nurses Make Better Flight Nurses?

    FlyingSquirrel replied to SOCALRACERX911_RN's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    As others have said, it depends on the type of program and type of calls you primarily take. However, all things being equal, if you work for the "typical" program that flies with a nurse and a...