What it's really like to work as an anesthesiologist assistant! Day in the life vlog

This vlog covers what the middle of the work week is like for me as an anesthesiologist assistant. In this video I show how I provide anesthesia to delivering mothers and critical patients. I review spinal anesthesia and other unique medications for delivering mothers. I also review important medications to keep patients' vital signs within normal limits.
My schedule is 5-8s, which means I work 8 hour shifts five days a week. It leaves me with plenty of time to go to the gym a couple of times a week and spend time with my friends and family after work.
I'm planning a Q&A soon, so comment any questions you'd like answered or any video requests.
A little about me:
I am a NYC native who always had an interest in medicine and pharmacology. I was heavily considering medical school and specializing in anesthesia until I learned more about advance practice providers in anesthesia. I graduated with my masters of medical science in anesthesia in 2021 and have worked two jobs since then as a board certified anesthesiologist assistant. I hope to raise more awareness about this awesome profession through this content. Outside of anesthesia, I am passionate about financial literacy and independence. I also love traveling and have a love/hate relationship with the gym.
This is not medical advice. New videos on the weekends! Comment down below for any video requests OR questions!
Music:
Music by Naomi - By Your Side - thmatc.co/?l=F909365D
Social media:
instagram: chachabely

[@yuppystick]

Thank you for helping the world 💚

[@Duan1718]

Can you do sort of like a lightning round video where you answer a lot of the questions you have gotten on comments?

[@ashog1426]

Cool video 👍

[@jonathanalford7835]

Hello! I have recently stumbled upon your channel and absolutely love you providing info for future AA’s. My question for you. What are the steps once completing your undergrad, When did you take your MCAT? How did you find a school to apply to? How many schools did you apply to? And lastly, How did you decide between med school and AA school?

[@CAALifestyle]

added to my set of questions to answer!

[@nikhilsanthanam4019]

Love the videos! I have a specific question if you don’t mind: I’m trying to decide what statistics class to take but I can’t figure out which one CAA schools want. Is advanced statistics a course that would satisfy the program requirement for the majority of the programs?

[@nikhilsanthanam4019]

Like would applied statistics be a class that would satisfy the requirement everywhere?

[@constancedmck]

Usually any stats class above the 100 level will suffice

[@thienpham911]

thank you so much. I was wondering the differences between the propofol vs. etomidate since they are both induction agent and which scenarios do we use them. So since, propofol can potentially lower the HR. and if the patient already has a low HR, it would be beneficial to use etomidate instead of propofol? because etomidate would maintain the BP high?

[@CAALifestyle]

added to my set of questions to answer!

[@bri7028]

I can show up! Since your shadower didn’t

[@CAALifestyle]

Lol if you're interested in shadowing DM me on instagram.

[@DG-cl3gs]

@@CAALifestyle Hi Im in NY but interested in shadowing! Its something i want to go into.

[@oliviaphillips6557]

How stressful is your job typically? If so, how do you manage the stress and would you recommend this career to someone who struggles with anxiety?

[@CAALifestyle]

Hi Olivia, I answered that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWwpoyll6ypetk

[@capybarasaint]

hi! i was wondering if you believe that your GRE score played a major role in your acceptance at NOVA?

[@CAALifestyle]

I had a couple of things that worked in my favor regarding my acceptance into AA schools. The admission process seems to be multi-factorial as I mentioned in my pre-reqs video. I would reach out to schools to see how they weigh that aspect of the application. If I were to apply again, I would aim for a well rounded application.

[@Rayman4505]

How do you remember so many drugs!? The names of some of the drugs look so complicated.

[@CAALifestyle]

added to my set of questions to answer!

[@EL_Nuaimi]

You will deal with the same drugs everyday all year

[@oliviaphillips6557]

Were you premed in the past? If you were a freshman in college, able to pursue anything, would you pursue AA again?

[@CAALifestyle]

I meant to do a video response to this a while ago, my thoughts are that everyone is different in what they need/like from a job. For me it's been worth it :)

[@Jesus.is.King.]

Hi Do you have do you ever gige the drugs to the paitents and do you hace to put the spinal needle in the women thatvare having the c sections??? Even though you are an assistant??

[@CAALifestyle]

I talk about that in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJbZp5xvg9uEeMU

[@yawfrimpongboateng7385]

Can you take us through machine check

[@CAALifestyle]

yes definitely!

[@hannahpumkin01]

I am an undergrad student looking to apply next cycle for AA school. Would you be open to having any new shadow students?

[@CAALifestyle]

DM me on instagram for info!

[@aribahsulthana]

Helllo there❤️🥺 can u please reply to me?🥹 I’m studying bsc in anaesthesia and operation theatre technician (3 years+ 1 year internship) … is it same -anaesthesiologist assistant ? did u study the same course and then get this job ? What did u study to get this post and work as anaesthesiologist assistant In our country we don’t have anaesthesiologist assistant course .. Please please please reply???😭😕🙏🏻❤️❤️ I really need ur help🥺

[@fatmaamiraemam8280]

do you wear your white coat

[@AbbasKhan-rk3ji]

Where are you doing your job?

[@rimaakter1702]

Do the technicians just set up the injections or do they inject the patients as well ??

[@CAALifestyle]

I am a masters trained certified anesthesiologist assistant, not a technician! I can do spinals.Check out this video for more: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJbZp5xvg9uEeMU

[@fatmaamiraemam8280]

do you get to see the surgery being done

[@mustang8206]

They do because they have to be in the OR to monitor the patient during the surgery

[@CAALifestyle]

added to my set of questions to answer!

[@bluethunder9102]

Can you work on the acute pain service?

[@CAALifestyle]

added to my set of questions to answer!

[@xstensl8823]

wish we all could be MDs?

[@CAALifestyle]

what if I told you people have turned down medical school and went to AA school, and are happy they made that choice?

[@Kencan254]

How is the relationship between the CAA and the anestheologist? Master-slave?

[@CAALifestyle]

I believe there may be a language barrier but that is not that relationship between CAAs and anesthesiologists. I cover the ACT model in this video but will try to add more specifications in my next videos about the working relationship between the two. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4Ooooqtm9-qfLc

[@gowthamireddy3750]

I completed bsc anesthesia,now i want to join in masters in anesthesia in usa ,can say that which entrance exams want to write, and the list of the collages too??

[@CAALifestyle]

this is my pre-requisite video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKfOZXV7f5iAqLs