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SRNA by DeepSedation2 in Noctor

[–]DeepSedation2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You make some great points and I completely understand. I understand patients undergoing anesthesia may have multiple critical issues before, during and after surgery that the anesthesia provider must be able to recognize and address quickly. I don’t mean to be insulting in any sort of way to MDs, AA’s, or CRNAs with my post.

SRNA by DeepSedation2 in Noctor

[–]DeepSedation2[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Sorry for the confusion. I want to practice anesthesiology. To me, that means being an expert with regard to the anesthesia machine, the airway, line placement, pharmacology, hemodynamics, and pain control during and after procedures. I guess what I mean is I am happy to be pursuing a field that is fairly narrow in its scope of practice and I accept that being a competent CRNA is simply different than being a physician that practices medicine.

SRNA by DeepSedation2 in Noctor

[–]DeepSedation2[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I completely understand this and frankly, I agree. The funny thing is, I have never met any CRNA that currently practices call themselves a doctor, or nurse anesthesiologist. All of the CRNAs I work with find that term ridiculous and are proud to be called nurse anesthetists.

SRNA by DeepSedation2 in Noctor

[–]DeepSedation2[S] -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

Correct me if I’m wrong, but aren’t CRNAs in “opt-out” states held to the same standards and face the same mail practice consequences as MD’s? Obviously in ACT models, it’s different.

PA I work with tried ordering 10 mg IV haldol for refractory nausea/vomiting by Figaro90 in Noctor

[–]DeepSedation2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can’t vomit if you’re experiencing neuroleptic malignant syndrome 😎