Anaesthetics
What is general anaesthesia?
General anaesthesia helps doctors put patients to sleep and keep
them asleep for surgery or other medical procedures. When you have
a general anaesthetic you will not feel or remember the
operation.
Alternative treatment options
General anaesthesia may not be suitable for all patients. For
some patients, regional anaesthesia is preferable. This completely
numbs larger areas or deeper parts of the body but you stay
awake.
Your anaesthetist will discuss with you which type of anaesthesia
is most suitable in your case.