Back ممرض مخدر Arabic پەرستاری ھۆشبڕی CKB Fachpflegekraft für Intensivpflege und Anästhesie German پرستار بیهوشی Persian Infirmier anesthésiste French Tecnico di anestesia Italian Anesthesiemedewerker Dutch Anestesisykepleier NB Anestetičar Serbian
 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 for patients before, during, and after surgery. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, (CRNA) are dedicated to the safe administration of anesthesia delivery and work within a diverse team. They are dedicated to patient advocacy, safety and professional development.[1] In some localities, nurse anesthetists provide anesthesia to patients independently; in others they do so under the supervision of physicians.[1] In the United States, the physician may be an anesthesiologist, surgeon, or podiatrist. 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]
- ^ a b McAuliffe, M. S; Henry, B (1998). "Survey of nurse anesthesia practice, education, and regulation in 96 countries". AANA Journal. 66 (3): 273–86. PMID 9830854.
- ^ "About IFNA". ifna.site. Archived from the original on May 2, 2015. Retrieved May 23, 2007.