South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-91 - Standards for Licensing Ambulatory Surgical Facilities
Sec2 61-91.800 - CARE/TREATMENT/PROCEDURES/SURGERY/SERVICES
Section 61-91.800.804 - Anesthesia Services (I)
Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-91.800.804
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
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.
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