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Mike MacKinnon MSN CRNA

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Expertise

I am a former Trauma Flight RN now a Nurse Anesthetist (CRNAs). I can help answer questions on the CRNA profession and clinical anesthesia. I work full time as an independent/autonomous practice CRNA and have a special interest in regional anesthesia, particularly peripheral nerve blocks. If I do not know the answer, I will find it for you.

Experience in the area

I am a Nurse Anesthetist who works as an independent/autonomous practitioner. There are often questions about my profession and I would like to offer the service of an actual CRNA. If you did not know, there are about 40000 of us which equates to 50% of the anesthesia providers in the USA today.

Organizations

AANA (American Association of Nurse Anesthetists)
IARS (International Anesthesia Research Society)

Publications

Air Medical Transport Journal

Education/Credentials

Bachelors of Science in Nursing
Masters in Nursing
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Awards and Honors

Excellence in anesthesia education award

What do you like about this subject?

I love anesthesia and I am proud to be a Nurse Anesthetist. Taking care of patients who need surgery is an exceptionally amazing experience. It is a level of trust which humbles me daily.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

There is a VAST array I hope to and will learn about anesthesia. It is called the 'practice' of anesthesia for a reason, we are continually learning and refining what we do in the best interest of our patients.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

- Nurse anesthetists (CRNA) can work independently without the need for Anesthesiologist oversight (and often do)
- CRNAs make up 50% of all anesthesia providers in the USA
- CRNAs were the first advanced nursing practice
- CRNAs are the primary anesthesia providers in rural America
- We have the same scope of practice in the OR as our Anesthesiologist colleagues

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

There are alot of politics which surround the practice of anesthesia. There is often friction between professional groups because of this. The reality is that truth often lies somewhere in the middle. I am here to help examine that truth as needed.

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Holly	05/24/12	10	10	10	Thank you. It was not the surgery .....
Julian	05/20/12	10	10	10
Elisabeth	05/09/12	10	10	10
Tulasi	05/08/12	10	10	10
Candy	05/06/12	10	10	10

Recent Answers from Mike MacKinnon MSN CRNA

2012-05-23 Midaz and coma:

Hi Jon Thanks for the question and I am really sorry for your experience. Midazolam is one of a few commonly used sedation drugs for intubated patients along with propofol and fentanyl. Midazolam

2012-05-22 Anesthesia:

Hi Holly Thanks for the question. No, this is not normal. It is doubtful that it is related to the anestheisa and may or may not be related to the surgery depending on the type. Generally the majority

2012-05-20 conscious sedation:

Hi John I am so very sorry for the horrible experience your neighbor had and how it has impacted you. First you really need to inform your physician about the recent bleeding you have having. It

2012-05-17 Seizure after Tonsillectomy:

Hi Andrea Thanks for the question. Let me start by saying that it is highly unlikely (tho not impossible) that anesthesia caused your seizure. I say this because of the time lapse between the end

2012-05-14 Versed/Midazolam:

Hi J-M Let me first start by saying that if you as a patient ask not to have a specific drug then you simply shouldn't get it. Now onto the question at hand! I have done hundreds of blocks and

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