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Aspiring Nurse Anesthesia Challenges: From the ICU to the OR

The CRNA Chase

It’s a path that demands not only clinical excellence but also a significant shift in roles—from direct patient care in a high-intensity setting to the precision and autonomy of anesthesia. Understanding the Shift The transition from ICU to operating room (OR) involves a fundamental change in responsibilities.

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WHO WILL BE PROVIDING ANESTHESIA CARE 10 YEARS FROM NOW?

The Anesthesia Consultant

This will require an operating room staffed with a surgeon, a nurse, a scrub technician, and an anesthesia professional. If the current trend of inadequate numbers of anesthesia clinicians in the United States is not reversed, this insufficient supply will be a major problem. of the population).

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Awareness During Anesthesia and Surgery and How to Prevent It

DFW Anesthesia Professionals

Awareness during anesthesia is a rare but profoundly distressing condition that can occur when a patient becomes conscious during surgery and has recall of their surroundings or events related to the operation. One of the most effective methods for preventing awareness is the careful monitoring of depth of anesthesia.

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Title: The Crucial Role of PACU Nurses in Enhancing Patient Care and Surgery Center Efficiency

Platinum Meidcal Staffing

Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) nurses are the unsung heroes of surgery centers. Their critical role begins as soon as patients leave the operating room and continues until they are stable enough to recover at home or in a hospital room. PACU nurses contribute significantly to this efficiency.

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You Are Not “Asleep” Under Anesthesia

Ed Mariano

“You will be asleep for your surgery,” anesthesiologists often reassure their patients. Just before the start of anesthesia, a patient may hear the operating room nurse saying, “Think of a nice dream as you go off to sleep.” Akshay Shanker and Emery Brown explain brain wave patterns found in patients under general anesthesia.

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What is an OR Nurse and What Do They Do in the Operating Room?

Platinum Meidcal Staffing

Operating Room (OR) nurses, also known as perioperative nurses, play an essential role in surgeries. OR nurses are the backbone of the operating room, advocating for patients and supporting the entire surgical team. Many employers prefer nurses with at least one year of experience before transitioning into the operating room.

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PREOPERATIVE EVALUATION IN PRIVATE PRACTICE ANESTHESIA

The Anesthesia Consultant

Primary Consultant Anesthesiologist The “Preoperative Evaluation” chapter in our Bible, Miller’s Anesthesia , is 80 pages long—one of the longest chapters in the book. It’s almost June, and hundreds of anesthesia residents are about to graduate from residency programs. Read on and I’ll explain why. His clinic resulted in 87.9%