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Current Anesthesia Practice and Certification Review,
Edition 2Editors: By Sass Elisha, EdD, CRNA, FAANA, FAAN and Jeremy S. Heiner, EdD, CRNA, FAANA
Publication Date:
04 Aug 2026
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Description
This is the exam review product that nurse anesthetists have been waiting for! Expertly written by the leading author team of Sass Elisha and Jeremy Heiner, Current Anesthesia Practice and Certification Review, 2nd Edition, helps prepare nurse anesthesia residents (NARs) for the National Certifying Examination (NCE) and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) for the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) Maintaining Anesthesia Certification (MAC) requirement. It is the ONLY certification and recertification review text for CRNAs, making it an invaluable study tool while preparing for the MAC Check exam questions.Four comprehensive chapters cover foundational concepts: Airway Management; Applied Pharmacology; Applied Human Physiology, Pathophysiology and Anesthesia Case Management; and Anesthesia Equipment and Technology. Answers to review questions throughout the book are located in a convenient appendix.
Key Features
- Expert authors Sass Elisha and Jeremy Heiner share their vast knowledge and experience as the leading authorities in nurse anesthesia
- Review questions in every section mirror the item types found on the exam, with answers provided at the back of the text
- Academic and clinically relevant information throughout the text can be used to help improve patient care
- Two different 170-question practice exams — a print exam and a timed exam on the Evolve companion website — offer essential test-taking experience and content review
New Features
- UPDATED! Logically organized and weighted content matches the latest exam blueprint of the NCE and NBCRNA MAC Check
- UPDATED! Certification for the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist section explains the new CPC requirements and provides valuable study and exam preparation tips
About the author
By Sass Elisha, EdD, CRNA, FAANA, FAAN, Assistant Director, Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia, Pasadena, California, USA and Jeremy S. Heiner, EdD, CRNA, FAANA, Academic and Clinical Faculty, Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia, USA
1. Certification for the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
2. Airway Management
Anatomy
Physiological/Pathophysiological Concepts
Pharmacology
Interpret Lab and/or Diagnostic Studies
Airway Equipment
Complications
Management Concepts
3. Applied Clinical Pharmacology
Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics
Factors Influencing Medication Selection
Interpret Lab and/or Diagnostic Studies
Infection Prevention Principles
4. Human Physiology and Pathophysiology
Major Organ Systems
Interpret Lab and/or Diagnostic Studies
Factors Influencing Anesthetic Approach/Technique and Management
5. Anesthesia Equipment and Technology
Functionality and Troubleshooting
Safety Protocols
Invasive/Noninvasive Equipment
Assess, Analyze, and Interpret Data
6. Common Topics Appearing as Part of Each of the Four Domains
Informed Consent Principles
Communication Strategies
7. Practice Examination
Appendix: Answers & Rationales
2. Airway Management
Anatomy
Physiological/Pathophysiological Concepts
Pharmacology
Interpret Lab and/or Diagnostic Studies
Airway Equipment
Complications
Management Concepts
3. Applied Clinical Pharmacology
Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics
Factors Influencing Medication Selection
Interpret Lab and/or Diagnostic Studies
Infection Prevention Principles
4. Human Physiology and Pathophysiology
Major Organ Systems
Interpret Lab and/or Diagnostic Studies
Factors Influencing Anesthetic Approach/Technique and Management
5. Anesthesia Equipment and Technology
Functionality and Troubleshooting
Safety Protocols
Invasive/Noninvasive Equipment
Assess, Analyze, and Interpret Data
6. Common Topics Appearing as Part of Each of the Four Domains
Informed Consent Principles
Communication Strategies
7. Practice Examination
Appendix: Answers & Rationales
ISBN:
9780443381003
Page Count:
384
Retail Price
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Practicing nurse anesthetists preparing for CPC certification