Even the most routine surgeries can be risky when a patient undergoes anesthesia. In some cases, irregularities in blood pressure or heart rate during surgery can lead to serious consequences. It’s the job of the anesthesiologist to take these factors into consideration and to monitor a patient's pulse, temperature and other vital signs throughout surgery.
Anesthesiologists work with other doctors to give patients medication that relieves pain during surgery. They also monitor patients' vital functions before, during and after an operation.
CRNAs: A Tradition of Quality Care
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are anesthesia specialists who administer approximately 65 percent of the 26 million anesthetics given to patients in the United States each year. Nurse anesthetists represent a long-standing commitment to high standards in a demanding field. The nurse anesthesia educational requirements include graduation from a Master's Degree program and at least one year of acute care experience. Moreover, mandatory continuing education is required for recertification every two years.
Nurse anesthetists provide high quality anesthesia services combined with personal concern for the health and welfare of their patients. They are happy to assist you and offer information about what to expect with your anesthesia.
Meet Our Anesthesiologists
How to Prepare for Anesthesia
"Don'ts" After Anesthesia
"Do's" After Anesthesia
