Definition:

What anesthesiologists are commonly referred to since they give all the pre-operative medication that puts patients to sleep.

Usage:

A nurse asks, "Who's the gas passer scheduled for the OR today?"

Synonyms:

Anesthesiologist, Dr. Feelgood

Created Jul 07, 2009

Definition:

Anesthetist or anesthesiologist.

Usage:

We can't start this case until the gasser gets here. Can someone page him again?

Synonyms:

gas man, gas passer, dream team

Created Oct 12, 2009