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WHAT ANESTHESIOLOGISTS DO… AN EXAMPLE ANESTHETIC

The Anesthesia Consultant

An anesthesia machine, with the vital signs monitor screen on the left, and the electronic medical records computer screen on the right. His vital signs are heart rate = 100, BP = 150/80, respiratory rate = 20 breaths/minute, oxygen saturation 95% on room air, and temperature 100.2 Dr. A meets Mr. Doe and interviews him.

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HANGOVER AFTER GENERAL ANESTHESIA

The Anesthesia Consultant

Anesthesia providers typically judge anesthetic dosing depending on: a) patient weight, b) patient age, and c) the patient’s vital signs (i.e. During this time period, general anesthesia doses are unopposed by surgical stimulus. Additional IV narcotics can be added post-extubation if the patient complains of significant pain.

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Everything You Need to Know About Surgical Physician Assistants

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Intraoperative Assistance During surgery, Surgical Physician Assistants are active participants in the operating room, helping to: Provide exposure to the surgical site. Perform minor surgical procedures under the surgeon’s guidance. Monitor patients vital signs and communicate any concerns to the surgical team.