65-1158. Duties of registered nurse anesthetists. - Kansas Statutes

65-1158

Chapter 65.--PUBLIC HEALTH Article 11.--REGULATION OF NURSING

      65-1158.   Duties of registered nurse anesthetists.(a) Upon the order of a physician or dentist requesting anesthesia oranalgesia care, each registered nurse anesthetist shall:

      (1)   Conduct a pre- and post-anesthesia visit and assessment withappropriate documentation;

      (2)   developa general plan of anesthesia care with the physician or dentist;

      (3)   be authorized to select the method for administration of anesthesia oranalgesia;

      (4)   be authorized to select appropriate medications and anesthetic agents;

      (5)   induce and maintain anesthesia or analgesia at therequired levels;

      (6)   support life functions during the peri-operative period;

      (7)   recognize and take appropriate action with respect topatientresponses during anesthesia;

      (8)   provide professional observation and management of thepatient'semergence from anesthesia; and

      (9)   participate in the life support of the patient.

      (b)   Each registered nurse anesthetist may participate inperiodic and joint evaluation of services rendered,including, but not limited to, chart reviews, case reviews, patientevaluation and outcome of case statistics.

      (c)   A registered nurse anesthetist shall perform duties andfunctions inan interdependent role as a member of a physician or dentist directed healthcare team.

      History:   L. 1986, ch. 183, § 8; L. 1988, ch. 242, § 4;L. 1996, ch. 179, § 5; July 1.