Anaesthetic

General Anaesthesia - You are put into a state of unconsciousness for the whole operation. This involves either giving an injection of anaesthetic drugs or breathing an anaesthetic gas to make you sleep. While you remain unaware of what is happening around you, the anaesthetist monitors your condition closely and constantly adjusts the level of the anaesthetic.

Regional Anaesthesia - A nerve block numbs the part of the body where the surgeon operates. This is often used for surgery on the hand, arm, hip or knee. Examples include spinal and epidural anaesthesia, arm blocks and eye blocks. Local anaesthetic is injected near the major nerve pathways to the part of the body where the operation is located. You can be wide-awake or, if you prefer, the anaesthetist can give you other drugs to make you relaxed and drowsy.

Local Anaesthesia - A local anaesthetic is injected at the site of the surgery to cause numbness. You will be awake. A local anaesthetic is often used for small skin lesions.

Monitored Sedation - Your anaesthetist uses a special range of drugs to keep you comfortable and sleepy but able to respond to questions.

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