
E513 - Why CRNAs Are Leading OB Care (And No One’s Talking About It)
Published: May 14, 2026
Duration: 43:02
CRNAs provide the majority of obstetric care across much of the country, especially in rural and underserved areas, the data hasn’t always reflected that reality. That disconnect is exactly what sparked the creation of the Society of Obstetric Nurse Anesthesiology and Research (SONAR), a growing movement focused on advancing nurse-led research and elevating the role of CRNAs in obstetrics.
In this episode, the team behind SONAR shares how the organization started, the challenges they’re working to solve, and why their research could reshape the future of OB anesthesia.
Here’s some of what you’ll...