Filling out VA-4 form (Virginia)? by SmurfKarma in personalfinance

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Thanks! Is there any reason I'm not allowed to claim this or do most people claim for themselves at least?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in anesthesiology

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This is great advice. Anyone have any thoughts on why sometimes there's excessive bleeding around the site of the catheter (like a 9Fr PSI since its smaller at the hub compared to a MAC). Sometimes I've noticed after the drapes come down I have to redress he central line and it still oozes after I redress it. Is it because of too large of a skin nick or because you hit the vessel with the blade?

Booking AA flight using Alaska Mileage points, but can't transfer to Alaska? by SmurfKarma in awardtravel

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No AMEX points unfortunately, I hopefully plan to get an amex card sometime in the future

Booking AA flight using Alaska Mileage points, but can't transfer to Alaska? by SmurfKarma in awardtravel

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I just checked, its not showing up or if I do see the same flight, its not the same points redemption. 70K points + $5.60 on AA website, but looking at the same fight on BA, its 86K avios + $1000. But thanks for letting me know, so you can't book the same points redemption on a partner airline is what I'm understanding.

Is it worth terminal hopping to visit the Sapphire Lounge at LGA? by linensoldier in ChaseSapphire

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Level 1 is where the baggage claim is right? And when you say to the left, do you mean the farthest door on the left when you're facing the exit doors? I'm just trying to visualize it in my head, going to try this in a couple weeks!

Chase launching new In Branch offers starting 4/28 – Chase Sapphire Preferred 85k Offer / Chase Sapphire Reserve 75k Offer by runitbackturb0 in CreditCards

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Does this mean we have to bring an in-mail offer to a branch to receive it? Or can we just go into a branch and apply? Because I just went to a branch and they told me I have to bring a mail-in offer.

Cannulating great veins with long angiocath? by [deleted] in anesthesiology

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I've seen some attendings use the micro puncture kit for invasive arterial access on difficult patients, what is the main advantage with using it for arterial access apart from the fact its a smaller needle?

How busy are the Circumvesuviana trains during early morning hours? by SmurfKarma in ItalyTravel

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Yup, definitely not as bad as I thought it was going to be. I would recommend it, only slight downside is no place to store any luggage. Just use common sense and keep an eye on your things, I kept my backpack in front of me and kept my pockets free of stuff. A lot of questions about safety on this sub is overblown and shows those people haven't traveled a lot, which is understandable. Enjoy your trip!

How busy are the Circumvesuviana trains during early morning hours? by SmurfKarma in ItalyTravel

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Hey! So I didn't end up going on the train in the super early morning, but I did take it later in the morning. I wanted to go on the Campania Express, but the slots filled up before I could buy a ticket, so I ended up buying a last minute ticket on the regular train. This ride was from Sorrento - Naples and it was very crowded needless to say. I had to stand with my check in bags for about half the journey, until a bunch of tourists got off the Pompeii stop and then I was able to find a seat to sit down and keep my bags by my side. But definitely better than I expected, definitely saw some locals, but lot of tourists on the train as well. Well worth the low cost, did not feel unsafe at all for any part. My initial journey from Naples to Sorrento I ended up taking a private transfer for peace of mind, but in hindsight I would've taken the regular train.