65-1151. Definitions.
65-1151
65-1151. Definitions.As used in K.S.A. 65-1151 to 65-1164, inclusive andamendments thereto:
(a) "Registered nurse anesthetist" means a licensed professional nursewho is authorized to practice as a registered nurse anesthetist.
(b) "Board" means the board of nursing.
(c) "Local anesthetic" means infiltration anesthesia or anesthesiaproduced by direct infiltration of local anesthetic solution into the operativesite.
(d) "Regional anesthesia" means the use of local anesthetic solutions toproduce loss of sensation in circumscribed areas.
(e) "General anesthesia" means one that is complete and affecting theentire body with the loss of consciousness.
(f) "Active anesthesia practice" means clinical practice and anesthesiarelated administration, educational and research activities.
History: L. 1986, ch. 183, § 1;L. 1996, ch. 179, § 1; July 1.