CRNA Discussion and Email Lists

This list is provided as a service to inform members of anesthesia resources on the Internet. AANA does not endorse or recommend any sites. This list is not all inclusive and other resources may exist that might be beneficial to CRNAs. AANA is not responsible for the content of these lists, and subscribers are advised to join or view content at their own risk.

CRNA-specific lists are listed first, in alphabetical order, followed by other anesthesia lists. Only lists with an identified responsible party have been listed.

CRNA-Run Discussion Lists

CRNANews:

This CRNA-run list is moderated, which means that all messages are reviewed for appropriate content. CRNAnews was established by Washington CRNA Dan Simonson. Although moderated, the authors of individual posts and Dan Simonson, CRNA, are solely responsible for its content. To subscribe, send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and include your full name and AANA number.

Old Gaspassers:

A generally unmoderated mailing list, dealing with anesthesia information and CRNA issues. List owner is Juan Quintana, CRNA. To apply, email Juan at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Membership is limited to those with verifiable AANA membership or member recommendation.

Clinical Anesthesia:

A moderated list covering all topics pertaining to the clinical administration and management of anesthesia, patient care management, and treatment of pain. List is open to CRNAs, international nurse anesthetists, and students in this specialty. Individuals posting about topics other than clinical matters are directed to other lists. All posts must be signed; unsigned posts may be returned without being distributed to the list. Administrator/Owner: Michael A. Fiedler, CRNA, PhD. List moderators include CRNAs residing over a broad cross-region of the United States. To apply, go to: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ClinicalAnesthesia/

CRNABiz.com:

CRNAbiz.com is a site where relevant information encourages professional conversation. Administrator/Owner: Dennis Gundersen, CRNA. Register at www.CRNAbiz.com

Health Professionals in Recovery:

HPIR is open to all healthcare professionals who are in recovery from chemical dependency. It is a moderated, closed forum for all recovering healthcare providers in recovery or in need of recovery. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/recoveringhcps/

Pain-CRNA:

A moderated list covering CRNA practice in pain management and pain management education. List is open to CRNAs, student nurse anesthetists, and international nurse anesthetists. All posts must be signed. Administrator/Owner: Thom Bloomquist, MS, CRNA, FAAPM. List moderators include, Art Zwerling, MS, CRNA, DNP, DAAPM and Mike Barts, MS, CRNA, FAAPM. To apply, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pain-CRNA/

Anesthetists in Recovery (AIR) for Sobriety:

Forum for CRNA/SRNAs in recovery or seeking recovery from the disease of chemical dependency to share their experience strength and hope. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/airforsobriety/

PAIR (Partners In Recovery):

An online e-group for mutual support for the partners/significant others of CRNAs/SRNAs that are in recovery from chemical dependency or in need of recovery from chemical dependency. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/PAIRforsobriety/

Other Anesthesia Lists

Outpatient Surgery Magazine Discussion Forum

http://www.outpatientsurgery.net/discussions
For topics related to all things ASC/outpatient surgery. This allows CRNAs to enter into dialogue with their multi-disciplinary ASC colleagues.

GASNet

http://gasnet.med.yale.edu
GASNet is an unmoderated forum for discussion of any aspect of anesthesiology established by Dr. Keith Ruskin. It is open to anyone with a professional interest in clinical issues or research in anesthesiology. Subscription to GASNet is available free of charge to any anesthesia professional.

ACCRI

http://www.eur.nl/fgg/anest/wright/
Anesthesia and Critical Care Resources on the Internet (ACCRI) The list is maintained by A.J. Wright, MLS, AHIP of the Department of Anesthesiology library at the University of Alabama in Birmingham, Alabama. The hypertext version at GASNet is maintained by Frank O'Connor, MD of the Department of Anesthesiology at the Erasmus University in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

For Students in Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs

Learn to Sleep

http://groups.google.com/group/learn-to-sleep
The group is intended to connect students in nurse anesthesia educational programs around the globe and facilitate communication regarding the science and art of anesthesia. The group is moderated by CRNAs to ensure pertinent, anesthesia-related posts. International nurse anesthesia students are also welcome. A number of bright, experienced CRNAs review posts and give feedback where possible, offering a form of online mentorship. The only requirement to join is the student's full name and the school that they attend.

SRNAForum

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/srnaforum/
An email forum for students of nurse anesthesia to share information on surviving the perils of the anesthesia educational process. Share clinical, didactic and personal struggles and triumphs.