CRNA

What does CRNA stand for?

Certified registered nurse anesthetist

A healthcare acronym that refers to the nurse anesthetist that takes care of a patient's anesthesia needs before, during, and after the delivery of the baby or surgery; works in close proximity with surgeons, dentists, anesthesiologists, and podiatrists.

Example

The CRNA who helped me through Isaak's delivery was so helpful

Related Slang

CNACertified nursing assistant
RNRegistered nurse
ICNIntensive Care Nursery
CCUCritical care unit
ITUIntensive treatment unit
MDMedical doctor

Categories

Health Terms
Updated February 18, 2015

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