The second responder, does not understand the scope of practice of a CRNA. Many work without an anesthesiologist. They administer and monitor the anesthesia in the same manner as an anesthesiologist. There are differences in the educational process, and in the other positions which might be performed by an anesthesiologist.
Cancer Education. Chordoma is a rare cancerous (malignant) primary bone tumor that usually occurs along the spine. Chordoma most often occurs in the base of the spine (sacrum) or in the base of the skull.Chordomas form from small remnants of the notochord, a coil of cells in the embryo that develops into the spinal cord.A chordoma may occur at any age but is most common in adults.hordoma most often occurs in the base of the spine (sacrum) or in the base of the skull. Chordomas form from small remnants of the notochord, a coil of cells in the embryo that develops into the spinal cord.
What is chordoma? Chordoma is a rare type of cancer that occurs in the bones of the skull base and spine. It is part of a group of malignant bone and soft tissue tumors called sarcomas. Chordomas account for about 3 percent of all bone tumors and about 20 percent of primary spinal tumors. They are the most common tumor of the sacrum and cervical spine.