Crna anesthesia
Anesthesia for a tummy tuck
There are very talented and skilled anesthesiologists as well as CRNA’s.
The difference is really in the depth of training in the event that the procedure is not routine.
For that reason I prefer a board certified anesthesiologist. (York Jay Yates, MD, Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon)
Anesthesiologist versus CRNA.
Many facilities use CRNAs to deliver and monitor anesthesia. However, the CRNA is usually overseen by a board certified anesthesiologist (MD).
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I feel comfortable with a CRNA when the patient has minimal issues with their cardiac, pulmonary, or renal status. In patients with significant medical problems, I prefer an anesthesiologist.
Either way, I feel the evaluation of and planning for anesthetic administration is best performed by a board certified anesthesiologist. However, I am comfortable with the delivery and monitoring of that anesthetic plan by a CRNA. (David Bogue, MD, Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon)
CRNA
I have had great experiences with CRNAs. I would not hesitate if there is an MD anesthesiologist available should anything unusual occur.
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In an office O.R. like ours, I prefer to have an MD anesthesiologist so I do not have to worry about anesthesia issues and can just focus on the surgery. (Lisa L. Sowder, MD, Seattle Plastic Surgeon)
Tummy tuck anesthesia
Tummy tucks are almost always done under a genberal anesthetic,ie where the anesthesoligist breathes for you. Nurse anesthetists are also very capable of providing anesthesia services and you should trust your board certified(American Board of Plastic Surgery) plastic surgeon. (Edward J. Domanskis, MD, Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon)
Nurse anesthetist for tummy tuck
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It is absolutely safe to use a CRNA (certified registered nurse anesthetist) for any type of outpatient plastic surgery.
If you have an unusual medical condition you can request an MD-anesthesiologist, but in general, there is no difference between the care you receive with either one. (William Bruno, MD, Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon)
Nurse anesthitist
I have been using a nurse anesthetist for 15 years now and she does a remarkable job and is better than or equal to regular M.D.’s and I would let her put any of my family members to sleep. (Robert Brueck, MD, Fort Myers Plastic Surgeon)
