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This resolution recognizes and commends Georgia's Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), highlighting their long history and significant contributions to healthcare. The resolution traces the origins of CRNAs in Georgia back to 1916 at Grady Hospital in Atlanta and notes the establishment of their professional association in 1938, which now represents over 1,600 members. It emphasizes that CRNAs work in diverse healthcare settings, including hospitals, surgery centers, and medical offices, and provide critical anesthesia services such as sedation, general anesthesia, and pain management. The resolution underscores their importance in rural healthcare, noting that CRNAs represent over 80 percent of anesthesia providers in rural counties and are often the primary anesthesia care providers in these areas. Additionally, the resolution highlights that CRNAs safely administer over 50 million anesthetics annually in the United States and are among the most trusted medical professionals. The document formally recognizes these healthcare professionals for their dedication to patient care and extends best wishes for their continued success, while also directing the Senate Secretary to distribute copies of the resolution.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69828