anaesthesia

#Anaesthetics

Anaesthetic pre-assessment

By Dr. Ahmed Hafez

Introduction All patients will be reviewed by an anaesthetist prior to their surgery. This generally occurs on the morning of the operation by the anaesthetist who will be looking after the patient. It is a time for the anaesthetist to undertake a systematic review of the patient, review any investigations and arrange urgent ones if essential to proceeding with surgery safely. It is also an essential time to explain the anaesthetic approaches available and explain the relevant benefits and risks of each to allow a shared decision to be reached with informed consent.     Elective vs emergency Pre-op assessment

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Local anaesthetic

By Sama Mohamed

Key facts A local anaesthetic is used to numb a part of your body so that you do not feel pain. Local anaesthetics can be applied to the skin or injected. A local anaesthetic is generally used for minor surgeries or for pain relief after surgery. Some types of local anaesthetics are available without a prescription, over-the-counter from a pharmacy. What is a local anaesthetic? A local anaesthetic is a type of medicine used to numb a part of your body for a short time. Local anaesthetics do not cause a loss of consciousness in the way that a general

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General anaesthetic

By Sama Mohamed

Key facts A general anaesthetic makes you unconscious during surgery, so you won’t be aware, move or feel pain. Medicines are given through a drip in your vein and through a breathing mask. Tell your anaesthetist about your health, allergies, medicines and any past problems with anaesthetics. You will need to fast before a general anaesthetic. You might feel tired, nauseous or cold or have a sore throat for a short time after the anaesthetic. What is a general anaesthetic? A general anaesthetic uses medicines to make you unconscious so you will not feel pain, move or be aware during

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