katynulph
Networker
While observing in the OR, a question came to mind regarding emergence/extubation: If the anesthesiologist is not available for the start of emergence/extubation as he is doing a procedure in another OR across the hall so the CRNA removes the tube and starts waking the patient before the anesthesiologist arrives, would this constitute a break in medical direction? Does anyone have anything in writing regarding what portion of induction/emergence is considered "key" for the anesthesiologist to be present as with our large practice there are varying views?
Thank you.
Katy Nulph CPC, CPMA, CANPC
Thank you.
Katy Nulph CPC, CPMA, CANPC