Army Anesthesia: Being All You Can Be-Presentation Slides

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The text discusses the history and contributions of nurse anesthetists, particularly focusing on those serving in the US Army. It includes details about significant figures such as Agatha Hodgins, Anne Penland, and Ira P. Gunn who played pivotal roles in advancing the field of nurse anesthesia. The document highlights their achievements during various wars, including World War I and Vietnam. Agatha Hodgins is credited with introducing new techniques like the oxygen-nitrous method. Anne Penland's dedication to providing anesthesia services during the war and Mildred Irene Clark's pioneering work in setting up nurse anesthesia programs in different locations are also acknowledged.<br /><br />Moreover, the document covers the challenges faced by nurse anesthetists, such as being taken as prisoners of war during the Corregidor siege. The story of Lt. Kenneth R. Shoemaker Jr. and Lt. Jerome Olmstead, the first male ANC officers to die in combat, is also shared. The text includes profiles of various other nurse anesthetists like Jack Neary, W. Keith Barnhill, and Bruce Schoneboom, who have made remarkable contributions to the profession. Lastly, it mentions the establishment of awards like the Agatha Hodgins Award and the Ira P. Gunn Award to honor outstanding accomplishments in the field of nurse anesthesia. Noteworthy contributions by Ira P. Gunn in advocating for the profession and shaping its regulatory framework are also highlighted.

Keywords

nurse anesthetists

US Army

Agatha Hodgins

Anne Penland

Ira P. Gunn

World War I

Vietnam

oxygen-nitrous method

Corregidor siege

Agatha Hodgins Award