How do they match: Anesthesiologist Assistants

  • Pretest and calibrate anesthesia delivery systems and monitors.
  • Assist anesthesiologists in monitoring of patients, including electrocardiogram (EKG), direct arterial pressure, central venous pressure, arterial blood gas, hematocrit, or routine measurement of temperature, respiration, blood pressure or heart rate.
  • Collect and document patients' pre-anesthetic health histories.
  • Participate in seminars, workshops, or other professional activities to keep abreast of developments in anesthesiology.