The usual services of an anesthesiologist include all of the following EXCEPT:
A) anesthesia performed by the surgeon.
B) routine preoperative visits to evaluate the patient for planned anesthesia.
C) monitoring the patient's postsurgery recovery from anesthesia.
D) administration of fluids and/or blood during the period of anesthesia care.

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An anesthesiologist may administer the anesthesia themselves, or they may work with the surgeon to administer it, but it is not their usual service to perform the anesthesia themselves. The other options are all typical services provided by an anesthesiologist.

The Usual Services of an Anesthesiologist Include All of the Following