What does an anesthesiology assistant do?
Working under the supervision of an anesthesiologist (a medical doctor specializing in administering anesthesia), teir specific duties vary from location to location, but may include any of the following: • Taking patient history and conducting a preliminary physical exam before surgery for the anesthesiologist. • Taking diagnostic samples such as venous blood for testing. • Administering anesthesia during surgery and continuing anesthetic care during the recovery period. • Using advanced monitoring and life support techniques. • Performing emergency resuscitation techniques such as CPR when necessary. • Assisting as appropriate in ICUs, pain clinics, labor and delivery units, etc.
