pericardiocentesis

[kimberly mcintyre]

I wanted to get back to you in regards to pericardiocenteses.  We practice
this in our flight program although it is something only the RN is able to
perform by our protocols.  We practice this skill every other month in a
cadaver skills lab and then have a written and clinical test on this
procedure once a year.  I hope this helps you out.  If you have anymore
questions I would be happy to answer them.
Take Care,

Kim McIntyre, RN, etc
CareFlight Air /Mobile, Dayton, Ohio
----- Original Message -----
From: <newton at unm.edu>
To: <flightmed at flightweb.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2004 11:56 PM
Subject: pericardiocentesis



> Hey all

>      This subject was brought up back in July with only a few

> responses...Are there any flight programs out there which allow nurses

> or paramedics to perform pericardiocentesis????  Any information would

> be greatly appreciated.  Thanks

>

> Andrew Bartkus, RN, etc.

> University of New Mexico Hospital-Lifeguard

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