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Anesthesia support staff in the United States: A long history and a bright future
Michael A Phelps1, Kimberly Allen2, Steven M Frank3
1Department of Anesthesiology/Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins Medicine Baltimore, MD, United States of America.
Abstract:
Anesthesia support staff have been around since 1937 with the onset of academic anesthesia departments. Despite this history, information about them is scant in the literature. The roles, job titles, and training for anesthesia support staff has evolved over time. In the United States, the American Society for Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians (ASATT) is an organization that now provides certification for anesthesia support staff. Advanced anesthesia support roles such as the Certified Anesthesia Technologist and corresponding educational programs to obtain certification fill a need in anesthesia teams taking care of more complex patients. These specialized support staff members provide a high-value service in perioperative anesthetic care. This article aims to present a comprehensive review of the history, current situation, and future possibilities for anesthesia support staff.
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