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Podcast: Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
Episode: Optimization ≠ Clearance: Setting the Record Straight in Anesthesia
Description: This week, Lynn and Garry sit down with guest Dru Riddle to tackle one of the most misunderstood and increasingly problematic concepts in perioperative care: the idea that patients can be “cleared” for anesthesia by non-anesthesia providers. While well-intentioned, this language blurs professional boundaries and creates real risks for patients and anesthesia teams alike.
The goals for this show are to help you be able to:
Differentiate between preoperative medical optimization and anesthesia clearance.
Explain why anesthesia providers are uniquely qualified to determine anesthesia-related risk.
Describe the appropriate role of non-anesthesia consultants in the perioperative period.
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