S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-91.800.804

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 11, November 22, 2024

Section 61-91.800.804 - Anesthesia Services (I)

A. Anesthesia shall be administered only by:

1. An anesthesiologist;

2. A physician, other than an anesthesiologist, or dentist, or podiatrist who is qualified to administer anesthesia pursuant to the S.C. Code of Laws;

3. A certified registered nurse anesthetist; or

4. An anesthesiologist's assistant.

B. Immediately before surgery:

1. A physician must examine the patient to evaluate the risk of the procedure to be performed; and

2. A physician, certified registered nurse anesthetist, or anesthesiologist's assistant must examine the patient to evaluate the risk of anesthesia.

C. After the administration of a general anesthetic, a patient shall be attended by a physician until the patient may be safely placed under post-operative/procedure supervision by the nursing staff who shall then attend the patient until he or she has regained full consciousness, or until the effects of the anesthetic have sufficiently subsided for the patient to be able to summon aid when needed.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-91.800.804

Amended by State Register Volume 39, Issue No. 06, eff. 6/26/2015; State Register Volume 48, Issue No. 06, eff. 6/28/2024.