Is being a nurse anaesthetist a good fit for you?
Gives anaesthetics to patients for surgery. Monitors vital signs during the procedure and helps patients recover afterward.
What the work involves
- Manages patients' breathing, using methods like breathing tubes, ventilators and drugs.
- Responds to emergencies by clearing airways, giving emergency fluids or drugs, and using life support.
- Monitors patients' skin colour, pupils, pulse, heart rate, blood pressure, breathing and urine output.
- Chooses, orders or gives anaesthetics, other drugs, fluids or blood products as needed.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be helping, curious and hands-on. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a nurse anaesthetist is one of yours.
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