Question

Which of the following correctly describes the American Society of Technologists and Technicians (ASATT) recommendation for expected anesthesia technical coverage for the operating rooms at a hospital designated as a level 1 trauma center?

A) In house coverage during working hours, on call coverage 6 hours/night
B) In house coverage 16 hours per day, on call coverage 8 hours per night
C) On call coverage 24/7, 365 days per year
D) In house coverage 24/7, 365 days per year
E) None of the above

Answer 1

The American Society of Technologists and Technicians (ASATT) recommends in house coverage 24/7, 365 days per year for anesthesia technical coverage in operating rooms at a level 1 trauma center.

Step-by-step explanation:

The American Society of Technologists and Technicians (ASATT) recommends in house coverage 24/7, 365 days per year for anesthesia technical coverage in operating rooms at a hospital designated as a level 1 trauma center. This means that technicians should be available on-site at all times, every day of the year, to provide anesthesia support. Option D, 'In house coverage 24/7, 365 days per year', correctly describes the ASATT recommendation.