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Overview, Types of Anesthesia

Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Dec 19, 2007 12:03 pm

Modern surgery is possible because of the development of safe and effective anesthesia Without the ability to eliminate pain, most surgical procedures could not be performed.

Anesthesia is administered by an anesthesiologist, a doctor who undergoes several years of specialized training after the completion of medical school. Anesthesia is sometimes administered by a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA). A CRNA is a registered nurse who has undergone advanced training in anesthesia ...Read the full article
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