A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is a highly skilled professional who provides anesthesia care to patients before and during surgery. In addition to administering anesthesia, CRNAs are also responsible for monitoring patients’ vital signs and ensuring their safety throughout the surgical procedure.

CRNAs typically work in hospital operating rooms, but they may also provide care in other settings such as pain management clinics, dental offices, and outpatient surgery centers. Some CRNAs even work in mobile units that provide anesthesia services to patients in remote locations.

The duties of a CRNA vary depending on the setting in which they work, but all CRNAs are responsible for administering anesthesia and monitoring patients’ vital signs. In addition to these core duties, CRNAs may also:

– Develop anesthesia care plans for individual patients

– Select appropriate drugs and dosages for each patient

– Monitor patients’ heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration during surgery

– Adjust the anesthesia level as needed to ensure patient safety

– Educate patients and their families about anesthesia and pain management