checking and setting up the anesthetic machine
preparing intravenous drugs
preparing intravenous therapy administration equipment
preparing a range of devices to maintain the patient's airway (. laryngeal masks, endotracheal tube)
communicating with the patient when they arrive into the operating theatre
establish peripheral intravenous access.
applying anesthetic monitoring to help assess the patients' condition whilst under anesthesia. This may include electrocardiography (ECG), blood pressure and oxygen saturation devices. The monitoring of other parameters such as anesthesia depth monitors (EEG, bispectral index etc.) may also be necessary.
During anesthesia
The anesthetic technicians role includes assisting with:[citation needed]
inducing and maintaining adequate anesthesia.
establishing and securing an airway.
making sure that patients are positioned in such a way NOT to cause discomfort or injury during their procedure.
monitoring and maintaining patients' vital signs and anesthesia depth.
temperature monitoring and regulation.
collection and analysis of patient (blood) samples.
acquiring and administering transfusion fluids and equipment.
After anesthesia
Anesthetic technicians assist the anesthetic with:[citation needed]
waking the patient.
removing airway devices.
transferring patients to post-operative care units