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Anesthesiology/Questions Answered by Expert Jennifer Evans, MSN, CRNA
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Lumbar Peritoneal Shunt | 4/22/2012 |
| Q: I am a 30 year old female with a condition called pesudo-tumor cebrebri. Due to this condition I ... A: It is possible to have an epidural for cesearean or for labor with a lumboperitoneal shunt. You are ... | |
| procedures | 3/27/2012 |
| Q: please tell me what type of procedures anesthesiologists/pain management MD's perform that a spinal ... A: Having been on an opiod like hydrocodone for a year without an need for increasing the dosage could ... | |
| procedures | 3/25/2012 |
| Q: please tell me what type of procedures anesthesiologists/pain management MD's perform that a spinal ... A: Anything involving the disc and removing the material is in the realm of surgery and is for a spinal ... | |
| becoming a CRNA | 2/25/2012 |
| Q: I am interested in becoming a CRNA. I was wondering what you have to do to get into a school. How do ... A: Being a CRNA is a lot of fun and a very rewarding career. I think the best thing is being able to ... | |
| Rotator Cuff Surgery | 1/23/2012 |
| Q: I am not a fan of any kind of chemical sedation for surgery. I am 64 years old and after my ... A: Rotator Cuff Repairs (RTCR) can be done with an Interscalene Regional Block where the c5-c6 nerve ... | |
| Valium and versed | 1/19/2012 |
| Q: I know that for most people both these drugs are great and have no ill effects, but they seem to ... A: Yes, Valium & Versed are related. They are in the family of drugs called Benzodiazepine, which also ... | |
| Interested in a Career involving Anesthesiology | 1/18/2012 |
| Q: I am currently a Junior in High school and I am interested in becoming a Anesthesiologist. I have ... A: Pain Management isn't really a behind the desk job. You would be rounding on inpatients and in a ... | |
| Interested in a Career involving Anesthesiology | 1/11/2012 |
| Q: I am currently a Junior in High school and I am interested in becoming a Anesthesiologist. I have ... A: Pain Management mostly involves seeing patients with chronic pain. You would see acute pain, and ... | |
| drugs for colonoscopy | 1/2/2012 |
| Q: My PCP has me getting a colonoscopy due to bad family history; I was supposed to do this at age 40 ... A: Midazolam (Versed) or the family of drugs called Benzodiazepines (Ativan,Xanax,Valium) cause the ... | |
| GA for severe COPD and CHF 77yo Female | 12/14/2011 |
| Q: My grandma has lumbar stenosis and is in severe pain for the last two months. Her doctor tried ... A: General Anesthesia with an Endotracheal tube would be needed for the Laminectomy. She would be ... | |
| reaction after gerneral anesthesia | 12/10/2011 |
| Q: I had general anesthesia for an EGD. Immediately following and for the next 24 hours I was a totally ... A: I'm sorry you had such an experience where you felt like a completely different person. It's quite ... | |
| Question about anesthesia for orthognathic surgery. | 12/9/2011 |
| Q: I am hoping to resolve some concerns I have about upcoming Orthognathic Surgery. My surgery is ... A: 1. Fat cells do come into play during anesthesia, more for emergence or waking up from anesthesia. ... | |
| Propofol for EGD | 12/8/2011 |
| Q: I had an EGD last year prior to Bariatric Gastric Banding surgery and a finding of Barrettes. I ... A: Propofol is given by weight, but usually we use ideal weight when patients have higher BMIs. Also ... | |
| Question about anesthesia for orthognathic surgery. | 12/6/2011 |
| Q: I am hoping to resolve some concerns I have about upcoming Orthognathic Surgery. My surgery is ... A: While anesthesia awareness does happen, and is a popular dramatic storyline for Hollywood hospital ... | |
| anesthesiologist questions | 12/2/2011 |
| Q: I am a current junior in high school and I want to be an anesthesiologist. I wanted to know if there ... A: There are different kinds of specialties for an anesthesiologist, such as pediatric, regional/pain, ... | |
| Interview for school | 11/30/2011 |
| Q: How many years of experience do you have in the field? What is your career path? What are your ... A: I was a Medical ICU nurse for 5 years before leaving for anesthesia school. During the last year ... | |
| Regional Anesthesia | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: Can an Incision and Drainage surgery for the drainage and wound debridement of a post c-section ... A: Yes, an Incision & Drainage (I&D) for a post C-section hematoma can be done under spinal,epidural, ... | |
Anesthesiology
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Jennifer Evans, MSN, CRNA
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Expertise
I am able to answer most questions involving anesthesiology, including the life of a CRNA. I wouldn't feel comfortable answering questions involving cardiac surgery as I do not do cardiac cases, but otherwise I have experience.
Experience
I work at the Johns Hopkins Hospital as a CRNA. At Hopkins we see an array of illness and different genetic disorders that factor into a recipe for Anesthesia.
Organizations
I belong to the Maryland Association of Nurse Anesthetists as well as the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists. I am part of the Boston College Anesthesia Alumni as well.
Education/Credentials
I am ACLS certified & PALS cerftified. I Studied at Boston College and I went to 8 Boston Centers during my clinical training.
Awards and Honors
Gold Star Johns Hopkins Customer Service Award 7/2011.
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