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Nurse anesthetists call for clearer rules on emergency surgical interventions
Nurse anesthetists and anesthesiology professionals are urging health authorities to establish a clear national framework regulating emergency surgical interventions when no specialist physician is immediately available. They warn that outdated legislation and legal uncertainty place both patients and healthcare workers at serious risk.
Professional associations representing anesthesiology and nurse anesthetists have formally appealed to the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, calling for an administrative procedure and a national protocol to guide emergency anesthesia practices in operating rooms. According to these organizations, existing laws no longer reflect the evolving responsibilities of nurse anesthetists, with some legal texts dating back several decades.
The associations emphasize that current regulations fail to address the realities faced in hospitals, particularly during urgent situations where delays could endanger patients’ lives. While planned surgeries require the presence of a specialist anesthesiologist, emergency cases often force nurse anesthetists to act quickly, exposing them to potential legal and professional consequences.
Among their key proposals are the publication of clear procedural guidelines for emergency anesthesia, the introduction of an official national form to document medical decisions, and the unification of anesthesia records, including preoperative assessments. They also advocate for the development of a national emergency anesthesia protocol adapted to the resources of each healthcare facility and regularly updated.
According to the associations, defining precisely which emergency situations allow nurse anesthetist intervention would strengthen patient safety while offering legal protection to healthcare professionals. They stress that improved coordination between doctors, nurses, and hospital administrators is essential to ensure compliance with established procedures.
