I want to know the difference between an Anaesthesiologist and a Nurse Anaesthetist? My daughter needs a surgery and the attending hospital has only a Nurse Anaesthetist. Is it safe for the Nurse to administer anaesthetist for her?
Bisola (by SMS)
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The major difference between these two professions is that anaesthesiologists are medical doctors that administer anaesthesia while nurse anaesthetists are registered nurses who may assist or collaborate with doctors in administering anaesthesia. Experienced nurse anaesthetists are usually allowed to work entirely independently as they administer anaesthesia.
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