How do they match: Nurse Anesthetists

  • Administer post-anesthesia medications or fluids to support patients' cardiovascular systems.
  • Manage patients' airway or pulmonary status, using techniques such as endotracheal intubation, mechanical ventilation, pharmacological support, respiratory therapy, and extubation.
  • Monitor patients' responses, including skin color, pupil dilation, pulse, heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, ventilation, or urine output, using invasive and noninvasive techniques.
  • Respond to emergency situations by providing airway management, administering emergency fluids or drugs, or using basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques.
  • Select, prepare, or use equipment, monitors, supplies, or drugs for the administration of anesthetics.

  • Implement advanced life support techniques.
  • Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use.