What types of patients would benefit from the care of a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist?
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists care for all patient populations ranging from the premature infant to the elderly, and for all types of surgical and diagnostic procedures. How and when does a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist become involved in the care of a particular patient? This varies according to the specific needs of the patient. As soon as the need for anesthesia services is determined, the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist may become involved in a patient’s care.