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National CRNA Week
January 22-28 , 2017
The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists ( CRNA ’ s ) from Emporia Anesthesia Associates join thousands from across the country to tell America We Never Miss a Beat as they celebrate the 18th annual National CRNA Week celebration , January 22-28 , 2017 .
The catchphrase We Never Miss a Beat touts the quality of care that nurse anesthetists pride themselves on providing patients . To provide the safest anesthesia possible , nurse anesthetists remain by their patients ’ side every moment of their procedure , monitoring their vital signs to help ensure a comfortable and safe anesthesia experience .
“ As anesthesia providers , it is important to be aware of every heartbeat , every breath , and be ready to quickly respond if necessary , which is why CRNAs are so proud to belong to a profession that has maintained a sterling record of providing patient-safety for 150 years ,” said Larry Finley , CRNA , Director of Anesthesiology at Newman Regional Health .
Established by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists ( AANA ), National CRNA Week was created to encourage CRNAs to take the opportunity to educate the public about anesthesia safety , Brian Tackitt , Jerry Campbell , Larry Finley , and Robert Davis
questions to ask prior to undergoing surgery , and the benefits of receiving anesthesia care from nurse anesthetists .
Nurse anesthetists are advanced practice nurses who administer approximately 43 million anesthetics in the United States each year . Practicing in every setting where anesthesia is delivered , CRNAs are the primary anesthesia providers in rural hospitals , and have been the main provider of anesthesia care to U . S . service men and women on the front lines since World War I .
“ It is a privilege to be a part of a profession with a focal point that is dedicated to providing patient safety . Historically , CRNAs have played a considerable role in advancing trends related to monitoring technology , anesthetic drugs , and patient education . In fact , anesthesia today is nearly 50 times safer than it was just 20 years ago ,” said Jerry Campbell , CRNA , President of Emporia Anesthesia Associates .
For more information about the role and value of CRNAs , visit the AANA ’ s website at www . aana . com , and The Future of Anesthesia Care Today campaign website at www . future-of-anesthesia-care-today . com .