Anesthesiologist assistants must be supervised by an anesthesiologist, and they may not practice independently.
There are currently less than 1,000 licensed AAs in the United States.
Who is Giving Your Anesthesia During Surgery?
By Jennifer Heisler, RN, About.com
Updated: January 04, 2009
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by the Medical Review Board
An anesthesiologist’s assistant (AA) is a trained professional who has obtained a bachelor’s degree in a health or science field, then completed a master’s level program in the administration of anesthesia.
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