Physician Assistants in Trauma

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We have 10 Nurse practitioners.  We manage the step down ICU, floor
patients, and respond to traumas.  We essentially function like a resident,
performing primary/secondary assessment, FAST, central lines, Chest tubes, A
lines, suturing etc.  We also have an NP clinic and an attending clinic. The
NP clinic sees lower acuity patients and we also assist in the attending
clinic.  Hope this helps. 

Brian  

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On Behalf Of Michael Krowka
Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 6:01 PM
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Subject: Physician Assistants in Trauma

Greetings list members,

This is directed toward those that are in Level I and II centers (or other
high volume centers).

How many of you use physician assistants on your service?

For those that have residents and fellows, what is the role of the PA during
pt care? Does the PA take call? Do the PAs manage patients in the SICU?

Do you see a change in demand for PAs in trauma care?



Michael D. Krowka 
EMT-P


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