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This introduction provides some
basic information about anaesthesia.
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If you or person close to you will be undergoing plastic surgery, chances are they will require some type of anaesthetic. This introduction provides some basic information about anaesthesia.
At probably no other time in your life will so much medical expertise or state of the art equipment be focused on you to ensure the best possible results. Whilst the surgeon is operating on one part of your body, the anaesthetist is taking care of the rest of you.
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The type of anaesthetic best suited to you & your surgery depends on several factors and you can decide this with your anaesthetist & surgeon.
For some local anaesthetic procedures you may not require an anaesthetist to be present.
For all other procedures you will meet an anaesthetist before your operation.
The anaesthetist is responsible for ensuring your medical well-being throughout your hospital stay, comfort & state of unconsciousness during your general anaesthetic.
If you have any significant problems with your health you may require a pre-operative assessment.
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Do not to eat or drink anything for 8 hours before your planned procedure. There may be exceptions to this so please ask the team.
Before your operation you will see the anaesthetist. You will have the opportunity to discuss the options that best suits you for the procedure.
Often you will be asked to take some medicines prior to going to surgery. These are premeditations designed to aid the anaesthesia & surgery.
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It may be possible for you to have a friend or relative accompany you to the anaesthetic room. In the same way parents can usually stay with their children at this time.
For a procedure requiring a general anaesthetic you will be offered a bed to recline on & connected to monitoring to record your vital signs.
During this time and throughout the course of the operation the anaesthetist will be with you to ensure your safety and comfort.
Most people choose to have an anaesthetic administered by an injection. Some people have a fear of needles & other techniques can be employed.
The anaesthetic will drift you off to sleep in a few seconds. Although it may feel like normal sleep, a general anaesthetic is quite different. The state of unconsciousness produced is controlled & reversible after the planned procedure.
The first thing you may remember is waking in the recovery room. Here you will be looked after until it is safe for you to return to the ward.
With modern anaesthetic & surgical techniques you may well be able to go home on the day of your procedure.
Most anaesthetics will require that someone accompanies you home & stays with you overnight.
Often you will be provided with medications, with instruction on their use, for the next few days. These will have been selected especially for you based on your procedure & needs.
Most people are slightly anxious about surgery & anaesthesia; the team with your anaesthetist & their staff are there to make it as safe, comfortable & enjoyable as possible.
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