After the whirlwind of orthopedic surgery, 3 weeks of anesthesia seemed like a vacation! We had regular hours, lunch breaks (usually), time to study, and we got to wear scrubs all day. I learned a lot and took some risks with new drug combinations by the end of the rotation. It was a great block because the techs and clinicians trusted us to know what we were doing and take responsibility for creating anesthetic protocols and monitoring patients. The easier schedule (easier as in fewer hours) was important, because all that time in the OR was stressful! I got to watch (what little I could see from the head of the table) several interesting surgeries and administered an epidural. This was one of my favorite blocks for sure.
Next stop: 3 weeks at the SPCA of the Outer Banks!
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