• checking and setting up the anesthetic machine
• preparing intravenous drugs
• preparing intravenous therapy administration equipment
• preparing a range of devices to maintain the patient's airway (e.g. laryngeal masks, endotracheal tube)
• communicating with the patient when they arrive into the operating theatre
• establish peripheral intravenous access.
• applying anesthetic monitoring to help assess the patients' condition whilst under anesthesia. This may include electrocardiography (ECG), blood pressure and oxygen saturation devices. The monitoring of other parameters such as anesthesia depth monitors (EEG, bispectral index etc.) may also be necessary.

During anesthesia

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The anesthetic technicians role includes assisting with:[citation needed]

• inducing and maintaining adequate anesthesia.
• establishing and securing an airway.
• making sure that patients are positioned in such a way NOT to cause discomfort or injury during their procedure.
• monitoring and maintaining patients' vital signs and anesthesia depth.
• temperature monitoring and regulation.
• collection and analysis of patient (blood) samples.
• acquiring and administering transfusion fluids and equipment.