Which Clinical Pocket Guide is best for a new SRNA

[trek12]

My class is about to order pocket guides as we start clinicals in March and I am looking for a little input on which would be best for a new student in the OR. I've searched through the board and only found a fewlimited discussions on this topic with another similar poll in the private section that had very limited voting (16 people). I think this poll and resulting discussion could be helpful to lots of other new students as well. Thanks in advance.

[navygas]

Pocket Anesthesia is a good one and Mass General is excellent too.

[JadamR15]

Good thread!

Oxford for sure.

Mass Gen/Clinical Anesthesiology are great for more detailed handbook, but for quick reference (ie> what can I expect for this case?), I really prefer oxford. I have all three.

[Alrn1980]

To be honest, the best resource besides to 2 above mentioned books is to look up every facet of your case- not just case, but a&p of the area if necessary, and also all relevant information you would think of.

For example, when I first prepped for a vats- I looked up the usual jaffe stuff... But also read he m&m book, valley sweat, class notes, etc etc and compressed it all into one sheet/PDF file. Not only are you going to be prepped for the case, you will have a useful review sheet for the boards. I can also read them at the gym, etc. If you send me your email I can email a few of the ones I created. Smaller cases are in Microsoft word and can fit on standard 3x5 cards. The bigger cases (crani, cea, thoracotomy, etc) are on single page sheets with pictures

[StillWaiting]

Pocket Anesthesia is a good one and Mass General is excellent too.

+1

I keep pocket anesthesia on the cart behind me for quick facts and Mass General in the locker to look up detailed case info about add ons and things I didn't get a chance to prep for.

I agree with with what Alrn1980 says, but, you don't always, if ever, get to do that for every case you have each day; at least I don't.

[csisk]

pocket anesthesia is a great overall reference. I have a couple different reference books in my bag and this 'little blue book' seems to be the one I always grab!

[PropofolDiva]

pocket anesthesia is a great overall reference. I have a couple different reference books in my bag and this 'little blue book' seems to be the one I always grab!

Agreed, I have them all, Mass Gen, Nurse Anesthesia, Ezekiel, Oxford and the pocket anesthesia..................... I love this little blue book the best, Second Ezekiel (esp. when you are totally new in the OR)

[murse]

I like the Mass Gen book. Don't buy so many books, have one and read it. Sota's book is nice also

[romans]

I have all the handbooks in the poll except Anesthesia Brain, and my first go to guide is always the Oxford handbook.

[joeyz]

Ezekiel is out of print, but I have a copy I can email you if you want to pm me.

[armygas]

Ezekiel is out of print, but I have a copy I can email you if you want to pm me.

You can download the pdf for free.... take it to kinkos and print :)

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[BigMAC - Army]

None. I was told pocket guides are not for students, only seasoned practitioners who already know detailed info. I'm not to get caught with one.

[RAYMAN]

None. I was told pocket guides are not for students, only seasoned practitioners who already know detailed info. I'm not to get caught with one.

That's dumb. I'm sure you remember more "detailed info" than me!

[armygas]

That's dumb. I'm sure you remember more "detailed info" than me!

Yup!

[armygas]

That's dumb. I'm sure you remember more "detailed info" than me!

There are only two subjects I know better than phase 2 students:

1. Neuroscience
2. Pharmacology

[gaspass3]

There are only two subjects I know better than phase 2 students:

1. Neuroscience
2. Pharmacology

Wow. So modest !! No ego at all !!!!

[armygas]

Wow. So modest !! No ego at all !!!!

Huh????

1. I teach pharmacology
2. I have a PhD in neuroscience
3. Phase 2 students at the end have a more current anesthesia mind than I do

What was the point of your post again?

[gaspass3]

Huh????

1. I teach pharmacology
2. I have a PhD in neuroscience
3. Phase 2 students at the end have a more current anesthesia mind than I do

What was the point of your post again?

Res Ipsa Loquitur

[armygas]

Res Ipsa Loquitur

"Whateverus yous sayus dudeus"

[LouisiAnimal]

Wow. So modest !! No ego at all !!!!

I don't get the ego jab. I think what he was saying is that he knows neuroscience and pharmacology better than phase 2 students. The students have him beat on detailed info.

[tranquility]

Wonder how you say "lighten up dude" in latin? :smokin:

[bettermj]

3. Phase 2 students at the end have a more current anesthesia mind than I do



seriously??? Why do you think this?

[JoshSRNA]

I just asked for the Oxford American handbook for my birthday...

[tysumm]

Not sure if it was mentioned but I really enjoy the Handbook of Nurse Anesthesia by Nagelhout. It has come in handy multiple times and its layout works very well.

Ty

[Bad Apple]

I don't know every title on this list, but with the exception of Anesthesia Brain I think of most of these as miniaturized textbooks. Maybe I like my clothes to be more form-fitting, but I can't imagine how Oxford or Mass General fits in your pocket. Might as well just carry your primary textbook in a backpack.

I don't care which of these the student uses for a reference in a controlled situation. For more urgent needs, I do like to encourage students to use simple cognitive aids which present only the most important information in a well-organized format. Think of the individual ACLS algorithms, the MHAUS MH poster, etc. The VA National Center for Patient Safety makes a very nice set of cognitive aids for anesthesia which address 15 urgent situations encountered in anesthesia. I encourage students to add to them by making their own following a similar format.

[gasaholic]

Maybe I like my clothes to be more form-fitting


mmmmmmmmm

:lol:
:focus:

[ethernaut]

The VA National Center for Patient Safety makes a very nice set of cognitive aids for anesthesia which address 15 urgent situations encountered in anesthesia.
can't seem to find this on their website

[nurseman07]

This is the best handbook for clinicals imo

http://www.amazon.com/Pocket-Anesthesia-Notebook-Richard-Urman/dp/0781795842

[nikon]

This is the best handbook for clinicals imo

http://www.amazon.com/Pocket-Anesthesia-Notebook-Richard-Urman/dp/0781795842

agreed

[ntroudart]

Oh can I have some of your guides too? :) ntroudart@hotmail.com

Thank you!

[Rock-the-Roc]

The VA National Center for Patient Safety makes a very nice set of cognitive aids for anesthesia which address 15 urgent situations encountered in anesthesia.

CRNAFaculty, I also was unable to find this resource on their website. Very interested to see it... Could you point us to it? Thanks...

[Ihavegas]

I second the pocket anesthesia..I had barash, stoelt, mass gen and pocket anesthesia by Urman. I think pocket anesthesia and mass gen are a must have for clinicals. Better when there on your iPhone though ;)

[mwilliams7425]

THe best that I've found is Simply Anesthesia: Nurse Anesthesia Handbook. It has pharmacology, chapters by specialty, case information including case setup, induction, maintenance and emergence. It's almost like a mini-Jaffe! Great for rat facts and case management. I keep it with me all the time. You can check it out at www.simplyanesthesia.com.

[BigMAC - Army]

THe best that I've found is Simply Anesthesia: Nurse Anesthesia Handbook. It has pharmacology, chapters by specialty, case information including case setup, induction, maintenance and emergence. It's almost like a mini-Jaffe! Great for rat facts and case management. I keep it with me all the time. You can check it out at www.simplyanesthesia.com.

Wow the author has the same name as you do.

[armygas]

Wow the author has the same name as you do.

:)

Why settle???? goto www.usagpan.org

[JoshSRNA]

THe best that I've found is Simply Anesthesia: Nurse Anesthesia Handbook. It has pharmacology, chapters by specialty, case information including case setup, induction, maintenance and emergence. It's almost like a mini-Jaffe! Great for rat facts and case management. I keep it with me all the time. You can check it out at www.simplyanesthesia.com (http://www.simplyanesthesia.com).

Hmmm...so you keep the handbook you authored with you at all times?! Shameless self-promotion and misleading sales pitch much?

[MmacFN]

Hi.

I allowed you to advertise this is the advertising section ONCE. Do not permeate every thread to promote YOUR book. Especially as if you were not the one who authored it and will gain from people buying it as you did in this thread. If you want to advertise on here you can PM my admin account and we can discuss costs.


THe best that I've found is Simply Anesthesia: Nurse Anesthesia Handbook. It has pharmacology, chapters by specialty, case information including case setup, induction, maintenance and emergence. It's almost like a mini-Jaffe! Great for rat facts and case management. I keep it with me all the time. You can check it out at www.simplyanesthesia.com (http://www.simplyanesthesia.com).

[catters323]

Can you please send me some of the case review sheets you created? I have been at a few sites for clinicals in which I do not know what cases I am going to be doing until I show up there in the am. It would be so helpful to have these as a quick reference! catters323@comcast.net Thanks!

[dksulliv]

Sota's Anesthesia Drug Handbook through skyscape in my iPhone was and is still a great, quick, detailed reference. It's hard to find drug references for your phone that have such detailed pharmacology and guidelines as this one (especially if you are relying on epocrates!)
The downside is Skyscape app is not the most fluid and easy to use platform.

[CRNAIam]

A couple that didnt make the list: Anesthesia Pocket Guide by Urman, I have the kindle version on my IPad.
Also as a quick reference sheet, Cusick's Anesthesia & Critical Care laminated double-sided sheet is great for your clip board.

[Carol2012]

I have all of these books, but for me Pocket Anesthesia is the most helpful. I still have it on my workstation every day.