Knowledge Regarding Role of Anaesthesia Technologists among Patients Undergoing Elective Surgery in Multispeciality Hospitals of Aurangabad Maharashtra

Objective The major objective of the study is to assess the knowledge of patients undergoing elective surgery regarding the role of anaesthesia technologists. The roles of anaesthesia technologists are unknown and unrecognized by the public. There is a need to aware and educate the normal population regarding the role of anaesthesia technologists as they play a vital role in peri operative management of patient along with anaesthesiologists Methods This cross sectional hospital based study was conducted with the help of questionnaire that assesses the basic knowledge and awareness about role of anaesthesia technologists. A total of 267 participant's responses were recorded in Microsoft Excel and analysed in the Statistical Package of the Social Sciences. Results The present study showed that participant's overall knowledge was good but they were not aware about the work and role of anaesthesia technologists. Only 38.2 of participants were well trained aware that anaesthesia technologist's role is to assist anaesthesiologists. The majority of the participants are well aware that preparation of anaesthesia is done by anaesthesia technologists. Conclusion Efforts should be directed towards the information which increases the awareness of public of the role of anaesthesia technologists will contribute towards the improvement of awareness regarding the fraternity of anaesthesia technologists. Sujata Walode | Ms. Anugretha Anil Dhanke | Dr. Rajesh Dase | Shivkanya Garud | Rehaan Patel "Knowledge Regarding Role of Anaesthesia Technologists among Patients Undergoing Elective Surgery in Multispeciality Hospitals of Aurangabad Maharashtra" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-8 | Issue-2 , April 2024, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd64582.pdf Paper Url: https://www.ijtsrd.com/medicine/anesthesia/64582/knowledge-regarding-role-of-anaesthesia-technologists-among-patients-undergoing-elective-surgery-in-multispeciality-hospitals-of-aurangabad-maharashtra/sujata-walode