65-1151. Definitions. As used in K.S.A. 65-1151 to 65-1164, inclusive and amendments thereto:

(a) "Registered nurse anesthetist" means a licensed professional nurse who is authorized to practice as a registered nurse anesthetist.

(b) "Board" means the board of nursing.

(c) "Local anesthetic" means infiltration anesthesia or anesthesia produced by direct infiltration of local anesthetic solution into the operative site.

(d) "Regional anesthesia" means the use of local anesthetic solutions to produce loss of sensation in circumscribed areas.

(e) "General anesthesia" means one that is complete and affecting the entire body with the loss of consciousness.

(f) "Active anesthesia practice" means clinical practice and anesthesia related administration, educational and research activities.

History: L. 1986, ch. 183, § 1; L. 1996, ch. 179, § 1; July 1.