CRNAs can practice independently in some states, but at CRH CRNAs practice anesthesia in an Anesthesia Care Team (ACT) model.

Pure μ-opioids (methadone, morphine, hydromorphone) provide profound analgesia and are preferred for extensive dental procedures. Partial agonists (buprenorphine) are suitable for moderate pain.

Wenatchee, Wash.-based Confluence Health will open a pre-anesthesia testing clinic at its Central Campus hospital on Feb. 9, Source One reported Jan. 19.  The clinic aims to improve surgical outcomes ...