ASTNA education topic..................

[mvojtko@juno.com]

All,

I've been tasked with writing a continuing education article the ASTNA
education committee.  The topic I've been given is "pharmacology".
In a effort to keep things interesting, I really hate to spend the time
reviewing
the basics such as ACLS/PALS drugs, RSI drugs, Inotropes, and
vasopressors
(although important, consensus is that the participation may be limited)

It has been suggested that I venture into some more "esoteric" drugs that
may
be encountered (or have been encountered) in/ on a given ground, rotor,
or fixed 
wing situation.  Some that have been suggested are:  Xigris, Refludan,
Phenylephrine 
IV push vs. gtt, ephedrine, lidocaine via ETT's for suctioning TBI
patients, 3% saline, 
primacor vs. dobutamine,  Vasopressin for sepsis, nesiritide,
..................................

I could end up writing a book on transport pharmacology, but that is not
the 
immediate goal:  I want to produce something meaningful.  I will do all
the research
regarding indications, pitfalls, contraindications, and "what if" things
to think about.

All I need is a scenario, a "this happened to me" story, or "hey, look
this up and tell
me what I need to know".  If anyone would be willing to assist me with
the direction 
of this activity, It would be greatly appreciated, as well as an
acknowledgment for 
your assistance

And, to reduce clogging up everyone's in-box, please respond to my
personal
email address  mvojtko@juno.com  I'll try to send out a summary of what
to expect
once I've compiled the information.

Thanks in advance.

Mark Vojtko, RN,BSN,CCRN,CFRN
Transport Nurse
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Advanced Response Team (DHART)
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