Having an operation or procedure can feel daunting, especially if it is your first anaesthetic or a previous one was difficult. Many people tell me that knowing what will happen, and why, makes the experience much less worrying.
These pages explain anaesthesia in plain language. They cover the role of your anaesthetist, the different types of anaesthesia, how to prepare, what happens on the day and what recovery is usually like. They are general information. Your own plan is always discussed with you personally, because it depends on your health, your procedure and what matters to you.
Please read as much or as little as you find helpful, and bring any questions to our conversation before your procedure.