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AFSC 45A4 Staff
AFSC 45A3 Qualified
AFSC 45A1 Entry

Specialty Summary. Administers general and local anesthetics; manages anesthesiological services. Related DoD Occupational Group: 6A.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Administers general and local anesthetics. Determines anesthetics to be used, considering such factors as patient’s condition and operation to be performed. Records observations while administering such anesthetics as ether, sodium pentathol, and nitrous oxide. Coordinates administration of anesthetics with surgeons during operation. Maintains life support.

Manages anesthesiological services. Formulates plans and procedures for anesthesiological services. Assigns nurses and medical technicians. Advises on kinds and quantity of anesthesiological supplies and equipment. Schedules use and provides for maintenance of surgical suite, including operating, wash-up, and waiting rooms and anesthetic and sterilizing equipment. Coordinates anesthesiological services with other medical activities. Instructs personnel in methods and procedures for administering anesthetics. Serves as consultant on anesthesiology. Also serves as consultant for respiratory physiology problems and ventilator management for intensive care facilities.

Specialty Qualifications:

Knowledge. Fulfillment of education requirement satisfies this requirement.

Education. For entry into this specialty, a doctor of medicine degree or a doctor of osteopathy degree from an approved school of medicine or osteopathy is mandatory.

Training. None.

Experience. For award of AFSC 45A3, completion of a residency or fellowship in anesthesiology acceptable to the Surgeon General, HQ USAF, is mandatory.

Other. None.

Specialty Shredouts:

None

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Above Information Derived from AFMAN 36-2105