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Written by Chris Drea
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Communication and cooperation between you and your anesthesia provider are essential to the anesthesia process and its safety. Before surgery, a preoperative interview with your nurse anesthetist provides valuable information that helps determine your care. It is equally important to communicate with your anesthesia provider after your surgery. The medications you have been given can remain in your body for 24 hours or more after they have been administered, and you won't be "back to your old self" until the anesthetic has been totally eliminated.
Of course, you should never hesitate to ask you nurse anesthetist any questions you might have -- before or after your anesthesia is administered.
Richland Hospital CRNA's include: (Left to Right) B. Russell Shannon, Rachel Shannon - Goodrich, Timothy Burns, and Mark Kamm. |
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Written by Chris Drea
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Labor is a natural — although, sometimes challenging — process. No two women have the same perception of labor pain, and no two labors are exactly alike. Ultimately, you need to choose pain management options that are right for you.
Our Anesthesia team includes four Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). CRNAs are advanced practice nurses with specialized graduate-level education in anesthesiology.
Someone who is an advocate for knowing all your options is Richland Hospital Nurse Anesthetist, Rachel Shannon – Goodrich, CRNA, APNP. She joined the Richland Hospital anesthesia team with a great deal of experience in anesthesia options for mothers during childbirth. With this addition to the team, we are able to expand and enhance our already existing services to obstetrics and labor analgesia.
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Written by Chris Drea
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Taken from American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Surgery can be an emotional time. When the surgery is to be performed on your child, it is especially stressful. There are things you can do to reduce the chance that your fears and anxieties, as a parent, will be transferred to your child. Children who are less anxious and less fearful have an easier time before and after surgery.
Remember your emotions and anxiety level influence your child. Keep calm and in control of your emotions to help your child do the same. Follow the recommendations listed to accomplish this goal. For more information,
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Pain Management
