In this area, AANA will post articles of importance that are either written by
CRNAs or in which CRNAs appear. The items featured should not be
interpreted as endorsements, standards of care, or position statements of
the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
"Non-narcotic Anesthetic Options for the Patient in Recovery from Substance Abuse," by Heather Hamza, Perioperative Addiction, 2012, Part 3, , DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-0170-4_16
Exposure of anesthesia providers in recovery from substance abuse to potential triggering agents, by Heather Hamza, CRNA, MS, and Ethan O. Bryson, MDb, Journal of Clinical Anesthesia, Volume 23, Issue 7, November 2011, Pages 552-557
The Drug Seeking Anesthesia Provider, by Heather Hamza, CRNA, MS, and Ethan O. Bryson, MD
International Anesthesiology Clinics, 2011;49(1):157-171. doi: 10.1097/AIA.0b013e3181e72553
The Care and Handling of Anesthesia Drugs, by Daniel Simonson, CRNA, MHPA
Our surgical facility spends about $75,000 a year on anesthesia drugs. We've found that if we focus on how we buy, store and handle medications, we can save thousands and keep dangerous drugs secure. Here are the medication management tips that have worked well for us.
Outpatient Surgery, 2010.
Mentoring Minorities, by Judy Baca
Wallena Gould, [CRNA, MSN] may have started out as an accountant, but her nursing credentials are the thing that is leading her to live her dream....But what she is most proud of is her role as founder of the Diversity in Nurse Anesthesia Mentorship Program.
Advance for Nurses, June 2010
Guide to CRNA Admission, by Wallena Gould, CRNA, MSN
Becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist offers plenty of unique opportunities, and it all starts with finding and applying to the right program for you.
Minority Nurse, Summer 2010 issue
Culturally Competent Nurse Anesthesia Care, by Wallena Gould, CRNA, MSN
The changing demographics of the citizens of the United States compels health care providers to adapt and deliver culturally competent care to underrepresented minorities, particularly in the nurse anesthesia profession.
Minority Nurse, Spring 2010 issue.
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Staffing Flexibility,"
Inside Healthcare magazine
Anesthesia Staffing Consultants, Inc. (Paul Santoro, CRNA, MS, and company), was featured in the February 2010 issue.
Economizing Your Anesthesia Expenses by Paul Santoro, CRNA, MS
Engage your providers in reducing supply costs and wastes. "You might be surprised how much money anesthesia providers can save your facility — if only you'd ask for their input and include them in budgeting discussions."
OutpatientSurgery.net, January 2010