• 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

What should I do when I go home?

You should rest when you go home, as you will probably be tired. You should also follow any specific directions or advice given to you by your surgeon or nursing staff on discharge.

What should I do if I have any problems or anxieties when I get home?

Hopefully you will not have any problems. However should anything unexpected or unexplained occur, you should contact the Day Surgery Unit or your surgeon.

For more information please refer to www.allaboutanaesthesia.com.au