li>Demonstrates professional competence in administering and managing anesthetic techniques including regional anesthesia (subarachnoid, epidural, upper and lower extremity blocks, local infiltration, topical, transtracheal blocks), intrascapular, sedation and monitored anesthesia care techniques, CPR, invasive and noninvasive monitoring, airway management techniques, mechanical ventilation/oxygen therapy, fluid, electrolyte acid base management, blood, blood products, plasma expanders, peripheral intravenous/arterial catheter placements.
Summary:
The Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) administers anesthesia under the supervision of the Attending Anesthesiologist, administers local, inhalation, intravenous and other anesthetics prescribed during surgery, deliveries or other medical procedures.