A team of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) recently provided annual in-service training to registered nurses in Nebraska Medicine’s ambulatory facilities to ensure they remain ready for possible emergencies.
The training covers airway emergency preparedness techniques and provides opportunity for all staff to review the center’s protocols for a malignant hyperthermia crisis. Malignant Hyperthermia is a rare but severe and potentially deadly reaction to certain drugs used for anesthesia.
The CRNAs who provided training were Carol Fennell, Meagan Freml, Stephanie Kasper, Jaime Kobs, and Melissa Smith.
“These annual refreshers are one of the many ways our team stays sharp and able to provide the best care to every patient,” said Director of Nurse Anesthesia, Tim Glidden. “I’m very thankful to the CRNAs who shared their expertise with their colleagues.”
The training is held at Nebraska Medicine’s ambulatory facilities where RNs sometimes provide intravenous medications for moderate sedation. The locations are the Lauritzen Outpatient Center, Bellevue Medical Center, Village Point Ambulatory Center, Midwest Eye Surgical Center, and Nebraska Medicine Endoscopy Center.
CRNAs prepare ambulatory RNs for airway emergencies
(From Left) CRNAs Anne Donnelly-Haasch, Jaime Kobs, and Melissa Smith revisit annual training topics with registered nurses at Nebraska Medicine's ambulatory facilities.