Why is Positioning so Important? Nerve injury is the primary problem that develops during anesthesia due to poor patient position. Under anesthesia a patient cannot change position in response to pain due to position problems.
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The AANA was founded in 1931 and is a professional association that represents approximately 47,000 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA), and student registered nurse anesthetists. The AANA is involved with education, practice standards, guidelines, and consultation to both private and governmental entities regarding nurse anesthesia and their practice.
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