Glad to see you post again! I wanted to ask if, right after graduating from your CAA school (at the beginning of your CAA career) were you required to work a lot of night shifts? And if so for how long (months - years) until you could plan a work schedule that best fit your lifestyle needs? Perhaps a trivial question but I would appreciate an answer non the less!
It depends on what The hospital needs are when you are hired on. You can be hired for a specific shift right after graduating If it is available. You don’t necessarily have to work a lot of nights as a new grad either. They actually want providers with some experience to work nights and weekends
The amount of anxiety I got watching you carry the drugs in the tray at the beginning if your shift! I was so paranoid that they will all fall down since you were walking down stairs while only holding the tray with hand!
@@Anesthesiasal I’m so clumsy as it is, I would have fallen face first down the stairs😂 And as a nurse, the clean up and mess that goes into when drugs fall!
Your videos are amazing! I’m interested in becoming a CAA. I’ve heard a lot of CRNAs talk negatively about CAAs. Do you feel as though you are respected in your profession?
@@mustang8206 no threat at all. Trust me. AAs are nowhere near as educated and qualified as CRNAs. So there’s no threat. CRNAs are trained to be independent anesthesia providers and can work independently or as part of a team. It’s up to the person. AAs are trained as assistants and are therefore dependent on another provider. They are always tied at the hip to a physician. So you have to pick what type of career you want.
Thanks a lot for the detailed explanation, especially for the doses of the drugs. In the first case there was mentioned 150 mg of fentanyl, I think there was a mistake. What is the level of medical education needed for the anesth. assistant in the USA, or you are getting the residency program?
150mg obviously a mistake, fentanyl doses in micrograms. For outpatient procedures, usually 50mcg fent combined with 1-2mg Ativan per dose but perhaps they'd use up to 150mcg fentanyl for other reasons. The education needed is similar to med school.
I got a small question, your current case are sedation due to claustrophobia and not GA. So why did you add an pain killer into the prescription. It's seen useless where the exam is not painfull at all or this choice is due to the prior condition of the patient ?
Wait am a new subscriber Wow am confused in USA the drugs already come when they're already diluted? eg us we only have ampules for fentanyl(50mcg and it's 2cc) so we take the 2cc and dilute in a 10cc syringe using distilled water and label 10mcg/cc( dilution depending on body weight of pt) Ohh wait still watching the video while commenting, did you administser 150 mg or 150 mcg of fentanyl for the first pt?
The anesthesiologist is present for induction and some cases, extubation. In this video, all of mine were sedation, so the attending just checks in and signs the chart.
hi when you say you do the case, I presume it is all done by yourself and no anesthesiologist around during the entire procedure? or are they there some of the time/all the time? regards. keep up the good work.
For sedation cases like this (termed Monitored Anesthesia Care or MAC cases), the anesthesiologist assistant will do the whole case themselves. The doc will sign into the case in the beginning and will be there for any emergencies
Can I ask if math and sciences come more natural to you? I've decided to start pre-requisites next year, i'm already in my late 20s with years of corporate experience and only took liberal arts courses. I'm wondering how i'll be able to handle it and how it is for other people who took the pre-requisites and handled year 1 since it's all math/science didadicts!
Hi Melodi, I saw ur comment and wanted to give insight on my experience with pre med and handling the heavy science/math courses! First off, it’s not easy if you simply don’t try. These context of the classes are not hard whatsoever rather the way it’s taught from professors and the workload is where it gets thought. For example, organic chemistry is a class most pre med student have to retake, and I myself have took 3 times and finally passed with an A on my third try, but once I actually applied myself to the material I was able to conclude that it’s not hard rather the intimidation we before-hand, like you are right now, already sets us up for failure. That’s why I advice you take these premed courses as if they’re just another liberal arts course and study it and be interested in it- then you won’t have anything to worry about :)
Thanks for sharing. This was interesting. I didn't know there were Anesthesiologist Assistants. Who is responsible for checking that the drugs and doses to be used are appropriate for each patient? You, the pharmacist, or both? Who is responsible for replenishing the non-drug items in these carts?
CAA decides the dose. If they ever want to consult it would be with the anesthesiologist. In rare circumstances an AA might call pharmacy to consult (like a rare antibiotic)
I am a specialist in anesthesia and intensive care techniques. 4-year Bachelor's degree graduate. I want to complete a master's degree. Is there such a specialization in America?
Outside venues are territorial too. Since other folks run them and when they need Anesthesia we go in there and set up our equipments and they be like hmmmm who’s our provider? Lmao
Hey question about that stretchable circuit you guys use. Do you easily get leaks or holes on them? Been getting holes or it’s easily to get puncture. Thanks:)
When does the academic year starts if anyone wants to join CAA ? What are the eligibility criteria if a person wants to join CAA from india. I had completed my bachelor degree in anesthesia and ot technology...
There are prerequisite courses from your undergrad degree that you’ll have needed to complete along with shadowing hours, the GRE/MCAT and ideally other extracurriculars. Go look each program’s website to find out what you need because many have small differences in what they require from a coursework perspective.
No. You typically aim for a pre-med bachelor’s degree and apply to Masters programs to get certified as an anesthesiologist assistant. Similar to PA school.
Patient can have severe claustrophobia or they’re unable to lay flat/still for long periods of time. There are also MRI guided ablations which require general anesthesia
Hi . I come from Vietnam. I am also a nurse anesthetist like you. Can I ask for information to contact you? Can I chat and ask you about anesthesia in your country?
You are so very intelligent. I'm 56 and feel like a big dope lol. You are incredible at your craft. We need more of you.
I hope a lot more people choose to become CAA. You all are valuable members of the anesthesia team!
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@@edwardherrera846 why exactly is that funny
@@MAJCrAiNthey probably a CRNA
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So insightful! I love how thorough you explained each step of the way! Thank you for your content❤️
Your video is so in depth and comprehensive! Thank you so much. :)
Love these videos. Thank you for giving us a snippet into your career.
Glad to see you upload
You’re so pretty! Great content & gave me great insight as I figure out my grad school plan
Thank you for sharing this informative day in the life!
so happy to see you post again : ) hope you're doing well
I am!! Thank you!!!
Loved seeing this?! RN here.
Great video. Thanks for showing us.
Thanks a bunch!
This is fascinating! Thanks for making these videos they're are extremely informative
This was so interesting to watch. Great explanation on everything. Very clear and concise. Thanks for sharing.
Great video! I'm in training now and wanted to learn more about what it'll be like working alongside AAs.
How can i contact you sister??
A day in the life of an Anesthesia Technologist :
ruclips.net/video/qQTmHGGI_Ug/видео.html
I Have to set up a appointment to get a upper and lower GI done am so nervous about it. All done at the same time.
I love this video
Again thank you!
I see you ARMY!
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This is so cool!
New subbie! This video randomly showed up on my newsfeed and I really enjoyed all the great information! Thank you!
Thanks so much!!
A day in the life of an Anesthesia Technologist :
ruclips.net/video/qQTmHGGI_Ug/видео.html
Glad to see you post again! I wanted to ask if, right after graduating from your CAA school (at the beginning of your CAA career) were you required to work a lot of night shifts? And if so for how long (months - years) until you could plan a work schedule that best fit your lifestyle needs? Perhaps a trivial question but I would appreciate an answer non the less!
It depends on what The hospital needs are when you are hired on. You can be hired for a specific shift right after graduating If it is available. You don’t necessarily have to work a lot of nights as a new grad either. They actually want providers with some experience to work nights and weekends
Yes. Been a long time.
The amount of anxiety I got watching you carry the drugs in the tray at the beginning if your shift! I was so paranoid that they will all fall down since you were walking down stairs while only holding the tray with hand!
Recording and doing things with one hand is so hard 😆
@@Anesthesiasal I’m so clumsy as it is, I would have fallen face first down the stairs😂 And as a nurse, the clean up and mess that goes into when drugs fall!
I liked right when I heard “Save me” by BTS😭💜
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Thank you for sharing.
Your videos are amazing! I’m interested in becoming a CAA. I’ve heard a lot of CRNAs talk negatively about CAAs. Do you feel as though you are respected in your profession?
Yes they are. The only reason CRNAs don't like them is because they view AAs as a threat to their job
@@mustang8206 no threat at all. Trust me. AAs are nowhere near as educated and qualified as CRNAs. So there’s no threat. CRNAs are trained to be independent anesthesia providers and can work independently or as part of a team. It’s up to the person. AAs are trained as assistants and are therefore dependent on another provider. They are always tied at the hip to a physician. So you have to pick what type of career you want.
@@edwardherrera846 the length of the masters program is about the same though. In what ways are CRNAs trained more? Im looking into both pathways
@@aghamirza512 CRNA programs are making the transition to becoming doctorate programs, and all programs should have made that switch by now.
Great detailed video
Awesome career and job☺️
Good video. Thanks
Nice work 👍🏾
Thanks a lot for the detailed explanation, especially for the doses of the drugs. In the first case there was mentioned 150 mg of fentanyl, I think there was a mistake. What is the level of medical education needed for the anesth. assistant in the USA, or you are getting the residency program?
150mg obviously a mistake, fentanyl doses in micrograms. For outpatient procedures, usually 50mcg fent combined with 1-2mg Ativan per dose but perhaps they'd use up to 150mcg fentanyl for other reasons.
The education needed is similar to med school.
Since requiring a Doctorate in addition to anesthesia school it’s a tough market to get into.
I got a small question, your current case are sedation due to claustrophobia and not GA. So why did you add an pain killer into the prescription. It's seen useless where the exam is not painfull at all or this choice is due to the prior condition of the patient ?
Wait am a new subscriber
Wow am confused in USA the drugs already come when they're already diluted? eg us we only have ampules for fentanyl(50mcg and it's 2cc) so we take the 2cc and dilute in a 10cc syringe using distilled water and label 10mcg/cc( dilution depending on body weight of pt)
Ohh wait still watching the video while commenting, did you administser 150 mg or 150 mcg of fentanyl for the first pt?
Great work
Thank you so much 😀
So do you actually intubate and push meds ? Or just stand by setting up for anesthesiologists?
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Do you do PAC ( Pre anesthetic checkup ) of your patients too before operation or it is done by the anesthesiologist ?
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Do you develop the anesthesia plans yourself? Or did your attending develop them?
It’s very interesting speciality 😋
Nice 😃
Do you have very hectic working hours ? Whats the maximum hours you work ?
can you plz share a video of checking the anaesthesia machine in detail like avance ohmeda etc
My name is mohammad ilyas and i am pakistan and anesthesia technician and you make great videos
A day in the life of an Anesthesia Technologist :
ruclips.net/video/qQTmHGGI_Ug/видео.html
Excuse me...from which med clg u did anesthesia technology?
And I just gave my mdcat but couldn't make it so looking for other fields
Hello madam I am currently in Qatar and have obtained Diploma in Anesthesia from Medical Faculty in Pakistan
Nice video!! :) my question is: if you as an assistant do all that work, what is the job that the anesthesiologist does??
The anesthesiologist is present for induction and some cases, extubation. In this video, all of mine were sedation, so the attending just checks in and signs the chart.
so does he/she mentions u the dose of the drugs to be administer to the patient or u do it on your own
The MD directs the AA. The AA has to follow the MDs plan. It’s all under the MDs license. The AA is his assistant so they carry out the MDs plan.
hi when you say you do the case, I presume it is all done by yourself and no anesthesiologist around during the entire procedure? or are they there some of the time/all the time? regards. keep up the good work.
For sedation cases like this (termed Monitored Anesthesia Care or MAC cases), the anesthesiologist assistant will do the whole case themselves. The doc will sign into the case in the beginning and will be there for any emergencies
@@Cooperharley0204 thanks what about brain surgery, gall bladder/appendix surgery?
@@doctor_who1 AAs can not practice independently. Only CRNAs or MDs.
Can you do a video on how much AA's get paid?
A Google search looking for job postings would be just as effective. Salaries are going to differ based on hospital need, location, etc
150-220k usually less in metropolitan areas more in remote locations
Love how bts music start off videos ☺️
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Can I ask if math and sciences come more natural to you? I've decided to start pre-requisites next year, i'm already in my late 20s with years of corporate experience and only took liberal arts courses.
I'm wondering how i'll be able to handle it and how it is for other people who took the pre-requisites and handled year 1 since it's all math/science didadicts!
Hi Melodi, I saw ur comment and wanted to give insight on my experience with pre med and handling the heavy science/math courses! First off, it’s not easy if you simply don’t try. These context of the classes are not hard whatsoever rather the way it’s taught from professors and the workload is where it gets thought. For example, organic chemistry is a class most pre med student have to retake, and I myself have took 3 times and finally passed with an A on my third try, but once I actually applied myself to the material I was able to conclude that it’s not hard rather the intimidation we before-hand, like you are right now, already sets us up for failure. That’s why I advice you take these premed courses as if they’re just another liberal arts course and study it and be interested in it- then you won’t have anything to worry about :)
Is a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant a Physician Assistant? How is this different from a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist?
Is a CAA like a PA that specialized in Anesthesiology?
Yes!!! Good analogy
Will you please share a video about loading a drug in Syrings dillution in detail. Plz
Thanks ,iam 🇪🇹n anesthesia student
Hey I’m Ethiopian as well I’m considering going to school for the same do u recommend it ?
You’re an army??😩💕💜
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Random question: have you encountered a case where a patient died? If so how did u handle it?
Good question. I'm curious about this too.
Wait am i the only one that saw the bts airpod like our girl is an army 😍
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Thanks for sharing. This was interesting. I didn't know there were Anesthesiologist Assistants. Who is responsible for checking that the drugs and doses to be used are appropriate for each patient? You, the pharmacist, or both? Who is responsible for replenishing the non-drug items in these carts?
A day in the life of an Anesthesia Technologist :
ruclips.net/video/qQTmHGGI_Ug/видео.html
CAA decides the dose. If they ever want to consult it would be with the anesthesiologist. In rare circumstances an AA might call pharmacy to consult (like a rare antibiotic)
I am a specialist in anesthesia and intensive care techniques. 4-year Bachelor's degree graduate. I want to complete a master's degree. Is there such a specialization in America?
Is this Emory University main hospital? I worked in SPD there last year
Outside venues are territorial too. Since other folks run them and when they need Anesthesia we go in there and set up our equipments and they be like hmmmm who’s our provider? Lmao
Hey question about that stretchable circuit you guys use. Do you easily get leaks or holes on them? Been getting holes or it’s easily to get puncture. Thanks:)
When does the academic year starts if anyone wants to join CAA ?
What are the eligibility criteria if a person wants to join CAA from india. I had completed my bachelor degree in anesthesia and ot technology...
Most programs start in the Fall!
There are prerequisite courses from your undergrad degree that you’ll have needed to complete along with shadowing hours, the GRE/MCAT and ideally other extracurriculars. Go look each program’s website to find out what you need because many have small differences in what they require from a coursework perspective.
BTS airpods.....👀❤️❤️❤️
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Those stairs look terrible :( doesn’t your hospital have elevators? (But I partly understand because elevators make me sick or lightheaded)
What’s the difference between crna and aa asking cause not sure what I want to be but I can see my self theses things
CRNA are nurses
I am also assistant Anesthesialogist
Can I get a bachelors degree in anesthesiologist assistance and then work , then go back for my masters degree?
No. You typically aim for a pre-med bachelor’s degree and apply to Masters programs to get certified as an anesthesiologist assistant. Similar to PA school.
No
Can you perform any patient or where are you from?how much salary?
Is this the same as a CRNA?
Unnie can you say how many marks need to to take this group and which University pls I need notes for this 🥰
Thanks for these videos! They’re very informative for those of us interested in anesthesia. As a CAA where else can you work other than Emory?
Any state that allows AAs to practice
Me also anaesthesia Tecnicion 👍😊
A day in the life of an Anesthesia Technologist :
ruclips.net/video/qQTmHGGI_Ug/видео.html
Why do you need medicine for mri?
Patient can have severe claustrophobia or they’re unable to lay flat/still for long periods of time. There are also MRI guided ablations which require general anesthesia
@@Anesthesiasal what’s abalations?
Hi . I come from Vietnam. I am also a nurse anesthetist like you. Can I ask for information to contact you? Can I chat and ask you about anesthesia in your country?
Nice work!💌 I have a question
where did you graduate from? PA school or Medical school?
Emory’s Anesthesia Masters program
can i study this after completing advanced diploma in respiratory therapy?
You have to get a bachelors degree first
Is this the same of CRNA
Yes
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can we do md after caa
You could but that's another 7 years of training
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Hi Sally your beautiful..
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I got offered a anesthesiologist assistant position at our hospital but unfortunately they do not make that much money.
Hlo mam I m also a anaesthesia technician i want to contact you plz
There are only two months left to finish high school, hoping to go to college and study the dream anesthesia department🪐🙏😔