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Who are anaesthetists?
Your Anaesthetist
What form of anaesthetic will you have?
General Anaesthesia
Sedation
Regional Anaesthesia
After surgery
Preparing for your anaesthetic & what your anaesthetist might want to know
Fasting before your anaesthetic
Why you must not eat or drink before surgery
Paying your anaesthetist's account
The gap
Day Surgery
Bring the following items with you
What will happen on the day
For 24 hrs after your operation
What is day surgery?
What operations are suitable for day surgery?
How will I get home following surgery?
Are all patients suitable for day surgery?
What are the advantages of day surgery?
What sort of anaesthetic will I require?
What should I do before my operation?
What will happen when I arrive?
Will I be sore afterwards?
What should I do when I go home?
What should I NOT do when I go home?
Anaesthesia for Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery
Anaesthesia for Eye Surgery
Anaesthesia for Dental Surgery
Anaesthesia for Gastroscopy & Colonoscopy
Anaesthetic
How will I feel after my procedure?
When can I expect to go home?
Anaesthesia for Gynaecology
Caesarean Section
Regional Anaesthesia
General Anaesthesia
Pain relief in labour
What is an epidural anaesthetic?
How is an epidural anaesthetic performed?
Does an epidural anaesthetic affect labour?
Are there any women who cannot have an epidural?
When do I need to make a decision about whether to request an epidural anaesthetic?
Are epidurals safe? What are the risks?
Anaesthesia for Orthopaedic Surgery
Anaesthesia for Arthroscopic Surgery
Anaesthesia for Joint Replacement Surgery
Anaesthesia for Vascular Surgery
Carotid Endarterectomy
Surgery for abominal aortic aneurysms
Femoral popliteal bypass surgery
Anaesthesia for the "Water-works" Surgery
Trans-Urethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
Cystoscopy
Post-operative Pain Management
Minor procedures
Major procedures
Patient controlled analgesia (PCA)
Epidural & Spinal Analgesia
Nerve Blocks
The Recovery Room
Common Post-Anaesthetic Problems
Hoarse voice / Dry or sore throat
Cold shivers & shakes
Cold shivers & shakes
Nausea & Vomiting
Dizziness or Drowsiness
Headache
Miscellaneous
What complications of Anaesthesia can occur?
Blood transfusion & Anaesthesia
For 24 hrs after your operation
Do not drive a car or ride a bicycle.
Do not operate machinery or do anything requiring skill or judgement.
Do not make any important decisions or sign any documents because your concentration will be reduced.
Do not drink alcohol.
Do not take sleeping tablets.
Observe any other special precautions which the surgeon, anaesthetist, or nurse may advise.
For more information please refer to
www.allaboutanaesthesia.com.au
