An anesthesiologist assistant may administer drugs commonly used in anesthesia practice, by protocol (i.e., routine or urgent/emergent) or as directed by the supervising anesthesiologist who formulates the anesthetic plan and maintains continual supervision.

Author: Patricia E. Shiner, Attorney for the Board of Medical Examiners.

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§34-24-290, et. seq.

Editor’s Note: Previous Rule 540-X-7-.58 was renumbered to .61 as per certification filed September 11, 2008; effective October 16, 2008.

History: New Rule: Filed July 23, 1999; effective August 27, 1999. Amended: Filed November 22, 1999; effective December 27, 1999. Repealed and New Rule: Filed August 22, 2002; effective September 26, 2002. Repealed and New Rule: Filed September 19, 2002; effective October 24, 2002. Amended (Rule Number Only): Filed September 11, 2008; effective October 16, 2008.