 Nurse anesthetist providing independent anesthesia on a forward surgical team | |
| Occupation | |
|---|---|
Activity sectors | Anesthesia, nursing |
| Description | |
| Competencies | Administration of anesthetics and the elimination of pain |
Education required | Varies by country |
Fields of employment | |
A nurse anesthetist is an advanced practice nurse who administers anesthesia for surgery or other medical procedures. They are involved in the administration of anesthesia in a majority of countries, with varying levels of autonomy. Nurse anesthetists provide all services of anesthesia of the medication care for patients before, during, and after surgery. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, (CRNA) are dedicated to give advanced profession of patient safety through experiences, collaboration of diverse ideas, advocacy, and professional development.[1] In some localities, nurse anesthetists provide anesthesia to patients independently; in others they do so under the supervision of anesthesiologists.[1] The International Federation of Nurse Anesthetists was established in 1989 as a forum for developing standards of education, practice, and a code of ethics.[2]
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- ^ "About IFNA". ifna.site. Archived from the original on May 2, 2015. Retrieved May 23, 2007.