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Practice Issues & Concerns / PACU fentanyl dosing recommendations for peds
« on: December 02, 2010, 05:38:11 pm »
While unusual, we will give some fentanyl to peds in PACU.  The pediatricians have involved themselves in our PACU orders (I know, I know) and want to put a 30-60 minute leash on redosing as a printed recommendation.  I've indicated that we typically will put a 5-10 minute leash on redosing and that there is no fentanyl in PACU pyxis (it would have to be obtained from us).  The pediatricians have asked for a source for our recommendations (theirs came from Harriet Lane).  I can't say I have one.  Anyone have ad source for PACU peds fentanyl in print?
Thanks!
Scott

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Business Topics / billing for ultrasound assisted block placement
« on: December 06, 2008, 07:12:45 am »
Group,

We recently pushed hard for purchasing an US unit to help us place blocks.  We were successful in getting the machine and it has been a great asset to us in placing successful interscalene, axillary, femoral and popliteal blocks quickly, safely and w/ minimal patient discomfort.   From that perspective, I think the machine has paid for itself already.

However, we are struggling with getting the US component of the block reimbursed.  Anyone having good results w/ US guidance payments?

Thanks,
Scott Buskerud
Medford, WI

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