Navy Officer Subspecialty · Medical
15B0 Anesthesia, General
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
General anesthesia physicians provide anesthetic care and manage patient physiology during surgery and other procedures. They also manage airways, acute pain, resuscitation, and critical care in appropriate clinical settings.
Core Skills
- anesthesia patient assessment
- airway management
- general anesthesia
- regional anesthesia
- perioperative monitoring
- critical care management
- pain management
- advanced resuscitation
- medication safety
Civilian Software & Tools
- Epic Systems
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- AetherPalm InfusiCalc
Civilian Career Paths
- Physician
- Emergency Medicine
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Career Growth
- Medical Doctor License
- Board Certification by the American Board of Anesthesiology
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
Also Common
- Certified Physician Executive (CPE)
What the Work Involves
- Monitor patient before, during, and after anesthesia and counteract adverse reactions or complications.
- Provide and maintain life support and airway management and help prepare patients for emergency surgery.
- Record type and amount of anesthesia and patient condition throughout procedure.
- Administer anesthetic or sedation during medical procedures, using local, intravenous, spinal, or caudal methods.
- Examine patient, obtain medical history, and use diagnostic tests to determine risk during surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures.
Related Occupations
- Pediatric Surgeons
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric
- Cardiologists
- Nurse Anesthetists
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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