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Anaesthesia
Your dignity
Heading for the operating table? You may feel very vulnerable and exposed. Know, however, that doctors and nurses are very respectful of your dignity. Read

Awake under the knife
The hottest anaesthetic news yet

 About Anaesthesia
Anaesthesia in the news
Russia runs out of anaesthetics
Robot anaesthetist developed
Anaesthetic pouch aids recovery
Breakthrough in anaesthesia
Anaesthetics harming kids?
Anaesthetic - dementia link
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The hottest anaesthetic news yet
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 Real life story
Tell us your story
We really would like to hear about your interesting experiences with anaesthesia. Read more
 
 FAQ
  1. Why is starvation important?

2. Why does a person experience muscle pains after an operation?

3. Who will be involved in an operation?

4. What is conscious sedation?

5. Is anaesthesia really safe?

6. Will I feel anything when I am under general anaesthetic?

7. What are the advantages of epidural and spinal anaesthesia?

8. What does the anaesthetist do during the operation?

  
 
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Contents

The Journey
Preoperative preparation, Preparations in theatre

The equipment
The equipment , The anaesthetic circuit, The ventilator, The equipment - the monitor screen, Other equipment, more...

Common post-operative problems
Nausea and vomiting, Pain control, Sore throat, Muscle pains , Sleepiness, more...

Obstetric anaesthesia
Obstetric anaesthesia

The team
Who is in the team?, An anaesthetist's training

The general anaesthetic
The general anaesthetic, Your dignity, Maintaining anaesthesia, Your airway and breathing, Analgesia, more...

Conscious sedation
What is conscious sedation?, The hottest anaesthetic news yet, Conscious sedation has its risks

More on anaesthesia
Will your anaesthetic work?, Day clinics and outpatient , How to be anaesthesia fit, Your account, Are you having problems?

Other
Herbal medicines + surgery , Awake under the knife

Health tips
The hottest anaesthetic news yet, Anaesthesia fit?

Anaesthesia menu
About Anaesthesia
Common post-operative problems
Conscious sedation
FAQ
Health tips
More on anaesthesia
Obstetric anaesthesia
Other
Real life story
The equipment
The general anaesthetic
The Journey
The team
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