The Professional Practice Division provides evidence-based resources to support nurse anesthesia practice
Practice
Be Informed
- Vyaire Medical - Recalls the enFlow Fluid Warming System Disposable Cartridges due to potential risk of exposure to elevated levels of aluminum exposure to patients, June 27, 2019
- FDA issues warnings to companies selling illegal, unapproved kratom drug products marketed for opioid cessation, pain treatment and other medical uses, June 25, 2019
- Infusion Options Inc. - Issues voluntary nationwide recall of all lots of all sterile products due to lack of assurance of sterility, June 20, 2019
- Teleflex Medical - Recalls the Hudson RCI Sheridan and Sheridan Endotracheal tubes due to risk of the Sheridan connector disconnecting from the breathing circuit, June 21, 2019
- Statement on the FDA's benefit-risk framework for evaluating opioid analgesics, June 20, 2019
- Premier Pharmacy Labs - Issues voluntary nationwide recall of all unexpired sterile drug product lots due to lace of sterility assurance, June 18, 2019
The Professional Practice Manual for the CRNA contains AANA anesthesia standards, scope of practice, practice and policy considerations, and position statements relevant to nurse anesthesia practice.
- Standards for Nurse Anesthesia Practice
- Scope of Nurse Anesthesia Practice
- Code of Ethics for the CRNA
Practice Management
- Anesthesia Contract
- Business Checklists
- Employment
- Tools and Templates
- Pain Management
Health and Wellness / Peer Assistance
- Emotional and Mental Well-Being
- Workplace Wellness
- Substance Use Disorder
- Anesthetists in Recovery
- AANA Peer Assistance Helpline: 800-654-5167
Facility Accreditation
- The Joint Commission
- AAAASF
- AAAHC
- DNV GL Healthcare
- Other accreditation agencies
Clinical Practice Resources
- Infection Control
- Obstetrics
- Ketamine Infusion
- Malignant Hyperthermia
- Other clinical topics
Evidence-Based Practice
- Ask a Clinical Question
- Conduct Research
- Critical Appraisal
- Integrate the Evidence
- Evaluate Outcomes
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Drug Shortages
- Recalls
- Safety Alerts
- Comment Letters
State Law and Practice
- 50 State Legislative and Regulatory
Practice Requirements - Opt-Outs and Federal Supervision Requirements
- Office Surgery and Anesthesia
- Working with Podiatrists or Dentists
Opioid Crisis Resources
- Opioid Crisis Data
- Opioid Safety and Managing Chronic Pain
- Prescription Medicine Disposal
- Opioid Safety and Advocacy State Toolkit
- CRNAs and MAT