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Anesthesia Technician / Anesthesia Assistant
Operating Room (OR)

Anaesthesia technical assistants in the operating theatre

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DE
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Overview

Anaesthesia technical assistants work in the anaesthesia area around surgical procedures. Before the procedure they check anaesthetic and pain medication and set up ventilators and infusions. During surgery they monitor breathing and circulation and assist the anaesthetists; before and after the procedure they care for the patients. They organise workflows in the anaesthesia area independently and coordinate with the professional groups involved. After the procedure they reprocess and maintain instruments and devices, document the course of anaesthesia and keep stocks of anaesthetic and pain medication up to date.

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Profession by country

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Germany
 
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Austria
 
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Switzerland
 

Fields of use and typical tasks

OP

Evidence from: DE

  • Preoperative preparation in the holding area including document check and placement of a peripheral venous line
  • Assisting with induction and maintenance of anaesthesia, including administering medication
  • Preparing central and arterial lines, regional anaesthesia procedures and urinary catheters
  • Supporting airway management
  • Continuous monitoring of heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation and respiratory rate during anaesthesia
  • Postoperative care in the recovery room with vital sign and blood glucose checks, inspection of surgical site and dressings, pain management and documented delirium screening

Specializations

Devices and systems they use

Who they work with

  • Anaesthesiologists
  • Specialist nurses for intensive care and anaesthesia
  • Specialist perioperative (OR) nurses
  • Surgical technical assistants (OTA)

Frequently asked questions

Who prepares the ventilator and infusions before anaesthesia?

Anaesthesia technical assistants check anaesthetic and pain medication before the procedure and set up ventilators and infusions.

What do they do during surgery?

Among other things they monitor the patient's breathing and circulation and assist the anaesthetists.

Who takes care of devices and documentation after the procedure?

They reprocess, clean and maintain instruments and devices, dispose of single-use material and document the course of anaesthesia.

Do they only work in hospitals?

No, besides hospitals and university hospitals they also work in outpatient surgery centres and specialist practices performing outpatient surgery.

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