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Are technicians supposed to administer anesthesia?
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No: Anesthesia should be administered either by an anesthesiologist or certified nurse anesthetist.
Answered 11/21/2014
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Anesthesia techs: Anesthesiologists, CRNAs, and Anesthesia Assistants can but not an Anesthesia Technician. The tech may assist with IVs or other critical tasks but cannot administer the medications.
Answered 11/9/2015
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