When having a Tummy Tuck Is it okay to have general anesthesia done by a CRNA (certified registered nurse anesthesiologist) versus an anesthesiologist? I have read that anesthesia should be done by a board certified anesthesiologist.
Answer: Tummy Tuck anesthesia choices First, the CRNA- is a nurse who provides anesthesia. An anesthesiologist is an M.D. who can provide the anesthesia service himself/herself or supervise the CRNA. In Florida, the surgeon is permitted to supervise the CRNA in the office surgery setting. I have done both, and with good experience and training either way can be safe.
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Answer: Tummy Tuck anesthesia choices First, the CRNA- is a nurse who provides anesthesia. An anesthesiologist is an M.D. who can provide the anesthesia service himself/herself or supervise the CRNA. In Florida, the surgeon is permitted to supervise the CRNA in the office surgery setting. I have done both, and with good experience and training either way can be safe.
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Answer: Ummy Tuck - having Anesthesia done by CRNA (certified registered nurse anesthesiologist) versus anesthesiologist? Thank you for your question. I have used both CRNAs and MDs in my surgical center. Discuss your concerns with your surgeon. Choose whoever your surgeon feels comfortable working with. Best Wishes
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Answer: Ummy Tuck - having Anesthesia done by CRNA (certified registered nurse anesthesiologist) versus anesthesiologist? Thank you for your question. I have used both CRNAs and MDs in my surgical center. Discuss your concerns with your surgeon. Choose whoever your surgeon feels comfortable working with. Best Wishes
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March 11, 2015
Answer: What are the Best brands for medical grade compression garment for Tummy Tuck? Hi. You asked a similar question when you asked which surgeon to choose. My preference is for an MD certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. WE have been working together for years. There are, howver, very competent CRNAs. The important issue whther or not they have plenty of experience in working with cosmetic surgery outpatinet procedures. Anesthesiologists and CRNAs willive very different anesthesa if it's an in hospital patient because they don't have to worry about having the patinet recover quickly enough to go home within the 1- 1.5 hrs. Good luck. Dr. PG
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March 11, 2015
Answer: What are the Best brands for medical grade compression garment for Tummy Tuck? Hi. You asked a similar question when you asked which surgeon to choose. My preference is for an MD certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. WE have been working together for years. There are, howver, very competent CRNAs. The important issue whther or not they have plenty of experience in working with cosmetic surgery outpatinet procedures. Anesthesiologists and CRNAs willive very different anesthesa if it's an in hospital patient because they don't have to worry about having the patinet recover quickly enough to go home within the 1- 1.5 hrs. Good luck. Dr. PG
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March 8, 2015
Answer: Tummy Tuck - having Anesthesia done by CRNA versus anesthesiologist? I use the same MD anesthesiologists for the reason that handling something more complex may be required and you want to have everything and everyone at the ready.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
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March 8, 2015
Answer: Tummy Tuck - having Anesthesia done by CRNA versus anesthesiologist? I use the same MD anesthesiologists for the reason that handling something more complex may be required and you want to have everything and everyone at the ready.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
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March 6, 2015
Answer: Anesthesia done by a CRNA vs an anesthesiologist- during a tummy tuck It differs depending on states, but a CRNA usually has a doctor that they have to report to during a case. It can be either the operating surgeon or an anesthesiologist. It is my personal belief that CRNA's should be reporting to a board certified anesthesiologist during a procedure and not the operating surgeon. This allows your board certified plastic surgeon to perform the tummy tuck and the board certified anesthesiologist and the CRNA to manage the patient's sedation. CRNA's can be great as long as they are supervised by the appropriate doctor.
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March 6, 2015
Answer: Anesthesia done by a CRNA vs an anesthesiologist- during a tummy tuck It differs depending on states, but a CRNA usually has a doctor that they have to report to during a case. It can be either the operating surgeon or an anesthesiologist. It is my personal belief that CRNA's should be reporting to a board certified anesthesiologist during a procedure and not the operating surgeon. This allows your board certified plastic surgeon to perform the tummy tuck and the board certified anesthesiologist and the CRNA to manage the patient's sedation. CRNA's can be great as long as they are supervised by the appropriate doctor.
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