Administer anaesthetics to patients

Description

Give anaesthetics to patients for intensive care and surgery using local anaesthetic for a minor operation on a small area of the body, regional anaesthetic and general anaesthetic.

Alternative labels

give anaesthetics to patients
provide local, regional or general anaesthetic to patients
administer anesthesia to patients
administer anaesthetics to wounded people
administer anaesthetics to patients for surgery
administer anaesthetics to ill people
administer anaesthetic to patient
provide anaesthetics to patients

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

occupation-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Administer anaesthetics to patients is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Anaesthetic technician: Anaesthetic technicians assist specialised doctors in anaesthetics. They prepare operating theatres and other specialised clinics for anaesthetic procedures, prepare the equipment needed for anaesthesia, and assist with inducing and maintaining adequate anaesthesia and post-anaesthesia procedures. They do so under supervision, following the orders of the doctor of medicine.

Optional skill

Administer anaesthetics to patients is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

 


 

References

  1. Administer anaesthetics to patients – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022