- Anesthesia technologists are well versed with the pharmacology of anesthetic & nonanesthetic drugs, their preparation, dilution, labeling. They are trained in preparing Anesthesia trolleys checking the machines for suction, gas system operation, working of OT tables, various gases used in OT, inhalational agents usage. They assist with the administration and monitoring of anesthesia and have extensive knowledge of anesthesia techniques, instruments, supplies, and technology.
- Anesthetic technicians are mainly employed by anesthetic departments or operating theatre suites, but can be found in other areas of clinical practice including emergency departments, intensive care units (ICU), and day surgery clinics.
- Anaesthesia Technology specialists are allied healthcare professionals who assist in the management and monitoring of anesthesia and has an all-encompassing knowledge of anesthesia techniques, technology, supplies, and instruments. Anesthetists are the single largest hospital medical specialty and their skills are utilized in all facets of patient care. Besides, anesthetists have a range of practice that expands beyond anesthesia comprising intensive care and pain management. In India, many institutions and universities offer Anaesthesia Technology Course, thereby providing opportunities to students to take up the profession of an Anaesthetist.
