Nurse Anesthetist

What is a nurse anesthetist?

• Nurse anesthetists provide anesthesia and related care before and after surgical, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedur
• Provide pain management and emergency services, such as airway management
• Also known as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

What is a nurse anesthetist?

• CRNAs provide anesthesia in collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists and other qualified healthcare professionals and practice in every setting in which anesthesia is delivered
• Independently licensed health professionalWith CRNAs on staff, healthcare facilities can offer obstetrical, surgical, and trauma stabilization services when otherwise it would not be possible.
• With CRNAs on staff, healthcare facilities can offer obstetrical, surgical, and trauma stabilization services when otherwise it would not be possible
• Responsible for managing and monitoring a patient’s pain levels and vital functions during medical and surgical procedures

Where can they work?

facts

• 45% of nurse anesthetists employed in the United States are men, which is a rather interesting fact when considering the rest of the nurse profession only has 8% of male population.
• A nurse anesthetist can be found in any health setting where anesthesia is necessary.
• hey are often on call, and can be summoned on evenings and weekends during emergency situations.

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