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Becoming An Anesthesiologist

Salem Anesthesia

An anesthesiologist is a medical doctor who plays a critical role in the preparation, execution, and recovery stages of surgery. Additionally, the anesthesiologist leads teams of certified registered nurse anesthetists ( CRNA s) and certified anesthesiologist assistants (CAAs).

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13 MAJOR CHANGES IN ANESTHESIOLOGY IN THE LAST TEN YEARS

The Anesthesia Consultant

The goal is improved patient care with decreased costs. ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANTS (AAs) – The American Society of Anesthesiologists is championing the idea of training AAs to work with physician anesthesiologists in an anesthesia care team model.