Section 4723.434 | Lawful activities.
(A) Prior to administering anesthesia to a patient or performing an epidural or spinal anesthetic procedure for a patient in a health care facility, the health care facility shall notify the patient or patient's representative, both verbally and in writing, that a certified registered nurse anesthetist, physician, podiatrist, or dentist will administer the patient's anesthesia or perform the patient's epidural or spinal anesthetic procedure.
(B) Division (A) of this section does not authorize either of the following:
(1) A dentist to administer anesthesia in a manner that exceeds the dentist's authority under a conscious sedation or general anesthesia permit issued under Chapter 4715. of the Revised Code;
(2) A podiatrist to administer anesthesia in a manner that exceeds the podiatrist's scope of practice as described in section 4731.51 of the Revised Code.
Last updated March 27, 2026 at 1:29 PM
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- March 27, 2020 – Enacted by House Bill 197 - 133rd General Assembly [ View March 27, 2020 Version ]
- June 9, 2026 – House Bill 52 - 136th General Assembly [ View June 9, 2026 Version ]