Anesthesia 101
Types Of People Who Administer Anesthesia
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While anesthesiology is basically safe, as quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Roger Moore, of the American Society of Anesthesiologists says: "There are thousands of things that can go wrong that need the vigilance and training of an anesthesiology professional."
The more procedures the person has done with the surgeon, the better.
Anesthesiologist (M.D.)
The gold standard. Education includes a 4 year anesthesiology residence program in a hospital. Many anesthesiologists become board certified.
You can verify a doctor's board certification at: http://www.theaba.org . Under "Verify A Physician's Certification" click on "Search Now."
Certified registered nurse anesthetist (C.R.N.A.)
A registered nurse who has completed an extra two years of specialized training in anesthesiology.
If a nurse anesthetist is assigned to your surgery, make sure a board-certified anesthesiologist will supervise.
Surgeon (M.D.)
Doctors without a certification in anesthesiology. Surgeons often act as anesthesiologists in plastic surgery centers -- requiring the doctor to focus on two separate areas at once.
Anesthesiologist's Assistance-Certified (A.A.-C.)
Usually referred to as "anesthetists." A.A-C's go through a national education program followed by a national certification exam. They work under the supervision of an anesthesiologist who may be overseeing more than one operation at a time.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Depending on the law of the state, some RNs are allowed to administer intravenous drugs under a doctor's supervision and to monitor vital signs.
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