How do they match: Anesthesiologist Assistants

  • Assist anesthesiologists in the administration of anesthesia for surgical and non-surgical procedures. Monitor patient status and provide patient care during surgical treatment.

  • Administer anesthetic, adjuvant, or accessory drugs under the direction of an anesthesiologist.
  • Administer blood, blood products, or supportive fluids.
  • Assist in the provision of advanced life support techniques including those procedures using high frequency ventilation or intra-arterial cardiovascular assistance devices.
  • Provide airway management interventions including tracheal intubation, fiber optics, or ventilary support.
  • Respond to emergency situations by providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), basic cardiac life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), or pediatric advanced life support (PALS).

  • Administer anesthetics or sedatives to control pain.
  • Administer blood or other fluids intravenously.
  • Implement advanced life support techniques.