Nurse Anesthesia Practice

Standard one of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesia Standards for Nurse Anesthesia Practice maintains that an in-depth preanesthesia assessment and evaluation is completed and documented. The goal is to provide optimal care and administer anesthetics in a style that decreases morbidity and mortality. Further diagnostic tests, labs, and preoperative consultations are appropriate based off of information gathered from reviewing a patient’s health history and thorough physical examination. Findings during the preoperative evaluation help steer care in order to allow for a safe provision of anesthesia. Although all patients must have a preoperative evaluation, it is important to recognize the special considerations the older adult requires