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