Anaesthetist

Anaesthetists give anaesthesia (gas or injections to prevent pain) during surgery and other procedures. They assess patients and resuscitate them if necessary.

In 2018 there were 120 people aged 29-38 in this occupation.

Source: Statistics New Zealand Census 2018 (Universities NZ analysis)

Highest qualification

Fields of study

Field of study is the main field people studied in their qualification. A proportion of people may have included other fields of study in their qualification.

Field Percent
Medical Studies 87.5%

External links

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