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 know about. However, I also do know that I am pr...

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 and incompetent just because I'm comfortable doin...

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 other nurses are comfortable with it, and frankly, I...

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 familiar with all of its effects. Propofol is extremely...

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 well educated; the clinical and classroom hours req...

6. Retrograde Intubation vs. Crichotyrotomy

   FlyingSquirrel replied to NeuroNP's topic in 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 from people who I know are much more knowledgeable...

7. Retrograde Intubation vs. Crichotyrotomy

   FlyingSquirrel replied to NeuroNP's topic in CRNA

8. Retrograde Intubation vs. Crichotyrotomy

   FlyingSquirrel replied to NeuroNP's topic in 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 on manikins and/or cadavers. A couple of the othe...

9. RN to Paramedic Bridge Course

   FlyingSquirrel replied to ironjohn929's topic in Flight

   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 function as a fully qualified paramedic the day they fini...

10. RN to Paramedic Bridge Course

    FlyingSquirrel replied to ironjohn929's topic in Flight

    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 airway management, for one, is not as easy as you thi...

11. Icu Or Ed Nurses Make Better Flight Nurses?

    FlyingSquirrel replied to SOCALRACERX911_RN's topic in Flight

    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 paramedic, and does a good mix of scene calls and interf...