Who Really Leads in Anesthesia Care?

Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs · Oct 30, 2025 · 32m

What happens when a CRNA challenges one of the most controversial questions in anesthesia: Who really leads anesthesia care? That’s the title of the new book by Yana Krmic, MSN, CRNA, APRN, who returns to the show to discuss a topic that cuts to the heart of one of the most important and often misunderstood questions in our profession. Today, she walks us through her journey as an immigrant, the research behind the book, and the dynamics shaping the narrative around anesthesia.

Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode:

🌍 Her incredible journey – From Siberia to CRNA leader, Yana’s…