Analysis of anesthesia practice and needs in Louisiana.

The Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Department of Anesthesiology performed an analysis of anesthesia practice and needs within the State of Louisiana. The State of Louisiana currently has approximately 300 practicing anesthesiologists (physicians), 700 certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs), and does not currently utilize anesthesiologist assistants (AAs). Approximately 500,000 anesthesia encounters occur annually in Louisiana.