Okay, so have you ever been to the dentist or the doctor and they gave you something to make you go to sleep before they did their work? Well, a nurse anesthetist is kind of like a superhero who helps give people that special medicine that helps them go to sleep and not feel any pain during a surgery or medical procedure.
They are really smart nurses who have extra special training to understand how all the different medicines work so they can make sure the person is safe and comfortable while they are asleep. They work closely with the doctor who is doing the surgery or procedure to make sure everything goes smoothly.
And just like superheroes, they have to be very careful and use all of their superpowers to make sure everything is perfect. They watch the person's breathing, heart rate, and other important things to make sure they stay healthy while they're sleeping.
So, a nurse anesthetist is kind of like a special nurse who helps people go to sleep safely and comfortably during surgeries and medical procedures.