The anaesthetic training program in Australia is recognised as one of the most comprehensive, rigorous and respected programs in the world. Many Australian anaesthetists spend more than the required five years of training, either sub-specialising or obtaining other medical degrees or diplomas.
You are put into a state of unconsciousness for the duration of the operation. This is usually achieved by injecting drugs...
A nerve block numbs the part of the body where the surgeon operates and this avoids the need for general anaesthesia.
A local anaesthetic drug is injected at the site of the surgery to cause numbness. You will be awake but feel no pain.
The anaesthetist administers drugs to make you relaxed and drowsy. This is sometimes called ‘twilight sleep’ or ‘intravenous...
Dr Matthew Griffiths and Dr Kirsten Morgan are Specialist Sydney Anaesthetists working in private practice. Read more…
