Table 3. Personnel Requirements for Non-operating Room Anesthesia.
Anesthesia staff |
- Trained in pre-anesthetic assessment of patients |
- Trained and experienced in airway management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
- Trained in the use of anesthetic and resuscitation drugs |
Nonanesthesia staff |
- Trained to deal with cardiopulmonary emergencies |
- Trained to assist anesthesiologists-familiar with anesthetic procedures and equipment |
- Trained in postoperative anesthetic care and resuscitation |