How do they match: Anesthesiologists

  • Administer anesthetics and analgesics for pain management prior to, during, or after surgery.

  • Administer anesthetic or sedation during medical procedures, using local, intravenous, spinal, or caudal methods.
  • Coordinate administration of anesthetics with surgeons during operation.
  • Examine patient, obtain medical history, and use diagnostic tests to determine risk during surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures.
  • Inform students and staff of types and methods of anesthesia administration, signs of complications, and emergency methods to counteract reactions.
  • Manage anesthesiological services, coordinating them with other medical activities and formulating plans and procedures.
  • Order laboratory tests, x-rays, and other diagnostic procedures.
  • Record type and amount of anesthesia and patient condition throughout procedure.

  • Administer anesthetics or sedatives to control pain.
  • Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities.
  • Prepare patients physically for medical procedures.