The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) administers various types of anesthesia and provides related services for surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and obstetrical procedures for pediatric through adult patients throughout the hospital. Performance is under the overall direction of the Medical Chairman of the Department of Anesthesiology or a qualified designee, with accountability to the CRNA Manager. The CRNA performs pre-anesthetic assessments, prepares patients and rooms for anesthetic delivery, checks anesthesia machines and related equipment, and administers general or regional anesthesia or appropriate sedation. The role maintains accurate anesthesia delivery records, documents pertinent events, accompanies patients to the PACU, provides immediate post-anesthesia care, and transfers responsibility to PACU personnel. Clinical duties also include monitoring and assisting with cardiopulmonary resuscitation, ventilation, and life-support measures inside and outside the OR suite, as well as assisting with data collection and case reviews for process improvement.
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