General anaesthetic
General anaesthesia is a state of controlled unconsciousness. During a general anaesthetic, medications are used to send you to sleep, so you're unaware of surgery.
Before havingan operation, you'll meet a specialist doctor called an anaesthetist to discuss which anaesthetic is most suitable for you. Your anaesthetist will look at your medical history and will a
General anaesthetics havesome common side effects.Your anaesthetist should discuss these with you before your surgery. Most side effects occur immediately after your operation and don't last long. Po
A number of more serious complications are associated with general anaesthetics. Theseare rare, occurring in less than 1 in every 10,000 cases. Possible serious complications and risksinclude: a s