Brachioplasty and Medial Thigh Lift
Before you go to sleep These operations involve removing excess skin and tissue from your arms (brachioplasty) and thighs (medial thigh lift). Not infrequently these procedures are done together on the same day. If you haven’t already met your anaesthetist, you will meet them either on the ward or in the anaesthetic bay on the […]
Thyroid Surgery
Before you go to sleep If you haven’t already met your anaesthetist you will meet them either on the ward or in the anaesthetic bay on the day of your surgery. At this stage if you have any concerns or worries about your operation or anaesthetic please let them know. Once in the anaesthetic bay […]
Skin Lesion Surgery
Before you go to sleep If you haven’t already met your anaesthetist you will meet them either on the ward or in the anaesthetic bay on the day of your surgery. At this stage if you have any concerns or worries about your operation or anaesthetic please let them know. Once in the anaesthetic bay […]
Preparing your child for anaesthesia
Coming to hospital for an operation can be a daunting experience for children and parents of all ages. A little preparation and understanding of what to expect can make all the difference. Be assured that all the nurses, doctors and operating theatre staff are working as hard as possible to make things as easy as […]
Preparing for Anaesthesia
PEOPLE WITH MEDICAL CONDITIONS For patients with chronic medical conditions preparation for your anaesthetic and operation is essential. If you have any of the following conditions it is advisable to make contact with your anaesthetist as early as possible before your operation. Heart disease. Diabetes requiring insulin or tablets Lung disease such as severe asthma […]
Nose and Sinus Surgery
Before you go to sleep If you haven’t already met your anaesthetist you will meet them either on the ward or in the anaesthetic bay on the day of your surgery. At this stage if you have any concerns or worries about your operation or anaesthetic please let them know. Once in the anaesthetic bay […]
Going Home
The best part of any operation is going home. More and more procedures are now done as day of surgery cases, so you go home on the same day. PREPARING TO GO HOME Someone needs to pick you up. Not a taxi, not a bus, not a train and not a push bike. This person […]
Facial Plastic Surgery
Before you go to sleep If you haven’t already met your anaesthetist you will meet them either on the ward or outside the operating room on the day of your surgery. At this stage if you have any concerns or worries about your operation or anaesthetic please let them know. When it is time for […]
Ear Surgery
Before you go to sleep If you haven’t already met your anaesthetist you will meet them either on the ward or in the anaesthetic bay on the day of your surgery. At this stage if you have any concerns or worries about your operation or anaesthetic please let them know. Once in the anaesthetic bay […]
Common Side Effects
There are some common reactions that people may have after an operation and anaesthetic. Many of these will be evident in the recovery room and we can assist in minimising any discomfort you may have. SHIVERING AND FEELING COLD Even though we keep you warm during your operation with special warming blankets and warm fluids, […]
