D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-5113

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 17-5113 - SCOPE OF PRACTICE

5113.1

An anesthesiologist assistant shall, in accordance with this chapter and the Act, have the authority to perform the following tasks:

(a) Obtain a comprehensive patient history, perform relevant elements of a physical examination, and present the history to the supervising anesthesiologist;

(b) Pretest and calibrate anesthesia delivery systems and obtain and interpret information from the systems and monitors, in consultation with an anesthesiologist;

(c) Assist the supervising anesthesiologist with the implementation of medically accepted monitoring techniques;

(d) Establish basic and advanced airway interventions, including intubation of the trachea and performing ventilatory support;

(e) Administer intermittent vasoactive drugs and start and adjust vasoactive infusions;

(f) Administer anesthetic drugs, adjuvant drugs, and accessory drugs, including narcotics;

(g) Assist the supervising anesthesiologist with the performance of epidural anesthetic procedures, spinal anesthetic procedures, and other regional anesthetic techniques;

(h) Administer blood, blood products, and supportive fluids;

(i) Provide assistance to a cardiopulmonary resuscitation team in in response to a life threatening situation;

(j) Monitor, transport, and transfer care to appropriate anesthesia or recovery personnel;

(k) Participate in administrative, research, and clinical teaching activities, as authorized by the supervising anesthesiologist; and

(l) Perform such other tasks that an anesthesiologist assistant has been trained and is proficient to perform.

5113.2

An anesthesiologist assistant shall not perform the following tasks:

(a) Prescribe any medications or controlled substances;

(b) Practice or attempt to practice unless under the supervision of an anesthesiologist who is immediately available for consultation, assistance, and intervention;

(c) Practice or attempt to administer anesthesia during the induction or emergence phase without the personal participation of the supervising anesthesiologist; or

(d) Administer any drugs, medicines, devices, or therapies the supervising anesthesiologist is not qualified or authorized to prescribe.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-5113

As amended by Final Rulemaking published at 53 DCR 91 (January 6, 2006)