Surgical physician assistant vs anesthetic assistant

Differences between surgical physician assistant and anesthetic assistant duties and responsibilities

Surgical physician assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage s/p cardiac bypass in recovery unit, ICU and step down units.
• Work closely with patients to manage their depression and anxiety beginning with initial diagnosis to med-initiation and follow-up care.
• Certify CPR and basic first aid instructor trainer.
• Perform debridement, incision and drainage, wind VAC, ostomy care.
• Perform resuscitative measures in a code setting using ACLS, ATLS protocols.
• Perform minor procedures including but not limit to: Foley catheter placement, drain removal, dressing changes and removals
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Anesthetic assistant example responsibilities.

• Work closely with patients to manage their depression and anxiety beginning with initial diagnosis to med-initiation and follow-up care.
• Work with pediatric populations, associate pediatric illness perform suturing orthopedic emergencies fracture care, reduction, splint and cast placement.
• Facilitate patient pre-operative management by supporting operating room staff room preparation, patient transport, and patient preparation.