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DescriptionAbout this Occupation
Administer anesthetics and analgesics for pain management prior to, during, or after surgery.
A Day in the LifeDetails about this occupation
- Monitor patient before, during, and after anesthesia and counteract adverse reactions or complications.
- Record type and amount of anesthesia and patient condition throughout procedure.
- Provide and maintain life support and airway management and help prepare patients for emergency surgery.
- Administer anesthetic or sedation during medical procedures, using local, intravenous, spinal, or caudal methods.
- Examine patient, obtain medical history, and use diagnostic tests to determine risk during surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures.
EducationTypes of education and training needed for this occupation
Physicians and surgeons have demanding education and training requirements. Physicians typically need a bachelor’s degree, a degree from a medical school, which takes 4 years to complete, and, depending on their specialty, 3 to 7 years in internship and residency programs.
Related Training
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook
