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The Clinical Anaesthesia Viva Book

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The second edition of the hugely popular The Clinical Anaesthesia Viva Book builds on the success of the first by providing a thorough review of short and long case questions typically given to Final

Radiology for Anaesthesia and Intensive Care (Cambridge Medicine)

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The advent of small, affordable ultrasound machines and the widespread use of PACS systems have made imaging more accessible to anaesthetists and intensivists than ever before. This concise, highly il

Emergencies in Anaesthesia

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The second edition of this essential handbook provides a practical, accessible guide to all emergency situations encountered during, and immediately following, anaesthesia. It covers the major special

Anaesthesia for Veterinary Nurses

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Anaesthesia for Veterinary Nurses has been written specifically for veterinary nurses by veterinary nurses and veterinary surgeons.  Easy to read and understand, it provides detailed coverage of the

Anesthesia: Hypnotic, Amnesia, Neuromuscular-blocking drug, Spinal anaesthesia, Epidural, Local anesthesia, Veterinary anesthesia, Regional anaesthesia, Local anesthetic, Cocaine

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Anesthesia – Hypnotic, Amnesia, Neuromuscular-blocking drug, Spinal anaesthesia, Epidural, Local anesthesia, Veterinary anesthesia, Regional anaesthesia, Local anesthetic, Cocaine, Bupivacaine,

Fundamentals of Anaesthesia (Cambridge Medicine)

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The third edition of Fundamentals of Anaesthesia is the gold standard text, encapsulating the basic principles of modern anesthesia in one easily accessible volume. Written and edited by a team of exp

Who are Anesthesia Technicians, Certified Anesthesia Technicians and Certified Anesthesia Technologists? 

The entry level Anesthesia Technician assists the Anesthesiologist, Anesthesiologist Assistant, CRNA and the O.R. circulating nurse (R.N.).  There are three levels of hierarchy in the Anesthesia Technicians profession: Anesthesia Technician (A.T.) to Certified Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T.) to Certified Anesthesia Technologist (Cer.A.T.T.).

The Anesthesia Technician and Anesthesia Technologist is a strong and growing profession with their own society (ASATT), By Laws, their own official publication magazine, annually conference meeting both clinical & technical, accredited schools obtaining a 1 year certification, 2 year Associate Degree in Science (health), and 5 year Bachelor of Science Degree in Anesthesia Technology (Stony Brook in New York). The Anesthesia Technician / Anesthesia Technologists Liaison consists of an: ASA-Anesthesiologist M.D.A., AANA/C.R.N.A., and hopefully soon to be American Society of Anesthesiologist Assistants (AAAA), Anesthesiologist Assistant (A.A.-C).   


The Anesthesia Technician / Anesthesia Technologist Certification Test Development and Test Writing Committee consists of an Anesthesiologist MDA, CRNA, a professor of Anesthesia Education, PAs, a corporate representative, Certified Anesthesia Technician and Certified Anesthesia Technologist.  In the Anesthesia Technicians scope of practice, the Anesthesia Technician / Anesthesia Technologist can perform Technical & Clinical skills such as operating, training and teaching trouble shooting techniques with anesthesia machines, Intra Aortic Balloon pump machines (counter pulsation procedures), cell saver machines, level one auto rapid machines, F.M.S. auto rapid machines, R.I.S. machines and IMed Pumps. The Anesthesia Technician / Anesthesia Technologist are also certified in BCLS, ACLS,& PALS, they operate cardiac output monitors, obtain PA wedge pressures (Swan-Ganz catheter line), obtain cardiac calculation out put from patients and read back numbers to the MDA,CRNA, or AA-C (under supervision).  The Anesthesia Technician or Anesthesia Technologist start IVs and start Arterial Lines under supervision of an Anesthesiologist M.D.  Anesthesia Technicians are "trained" and "certified" by the MDAs and Hospitals.  Anesthesia Technicians and Anesthesia Technologists can mentor and train lower level technicians, nurses, medical students, and anesthesia residents on anesthesia technology procedures.

In closing, the Anesthesia Technician or Anesthesia Technologist works within their "scope of practice" and this practice depends on the particular state where the Anesthesia Technician or Anesthesia Technologist resides.  The Anesthesia Technician and Anesthesia Technologist are highly knowledgeable, skilled, respected and competent members of the Anesthesia Care Team.

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