A CRNA may recognize and treat a cardiac arrhythmia while the patient is under anesthetic care.

A CRNA may recognize and treat a cardiac arrhythmia while the patient is under anesthetic care.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Depends on facility
• D. Only under physician supervision

Answer: (A)

During anesthesia, the CRNA is the primary provider responsible for monitoring the patient’s rhythm and hemodynamics. The training includes interpreting ECGs, recognizing arrhythmias, and applying ACLS-aligned interventions as part of the anesthesia plan. When an arrhythmia occurs, the CRNA uses established protocols to treat it promptly, within their scope of practice and the facility’s policies. While teamwork and supervision may shape specific procedures or documentation, the ability to recognize and manage intraoperative arrhythmias is a key part of the CRNA role under anesthetic care.

During anesthesia, the CRNA is the primary provider responsible for monitoring the patient’s rhythm and hemodynamics. The training includes interpreting ECGs, recognizing arrhythmias, and applying ACLS-aligned interventions as part of the anesthesia plan. When an arrhythmia occurs, the CRNA uses established protocols to treat it promptly, within their scope of practice and the facility’s policies. While teamwork and supervision may shape specific procedures or documentation, the ability to recognize and manage intraoperative arrhythmias is a key part of the CRNA role under anesthetic care.