What are the standards for anesthesia services relating to OBA?
The following standards are required for outpatient settings providing anesthesia services that are administered within two hours before an outpatient procedure. If personnel and equipment meet the requirements of a higher level, lower level anesthesia services may also be provided. Level I services: 1. at least two personnel must be present, including the physician who must be currently certified at least in AHA-approved BCLS; and 2. the following age-appropriate equipment must be present: 1. bag mask valve; 2. oxygen; 3. AED or other defibrillator; and 4. pre-measured doses of epinephrine, atropine, adreno-corticoids, and antihistamines. Level II services: 1. at least two personnel must be present, including the physician who must be currently certified at least in AHA approved ACLS or PALS, as appropriate; 1. another person must be currently certified at least in AHA approved BCLS; and 2. a licensed health care provider, who may be one of the two required personnel, must attend the
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