(BPT) - Key takeaways:
- Parents and caregivers can help prepare a child for surgery by following fasting and medication instructions and sharing complete information about the child's health.
- CRNAs, also known as nurse anesthesiologists or nurse anesthetists, provide anesthesia and pain management before, during and after procedures, including continuous monitoring during anesthesia.
- Visit AnesthesiaAnswers.org, a resource from the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA), for practical information, questions to ask and recovery tips.
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