Accidental awareness under anaesthesia
Information and advice for those who have described an episode of awareness while under anaesthetic
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Patient Information Leaflets
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Advice following a general anaesthetic on ADSU
Gives advice to aid your recovery following your procedure on the Adult Day Surgery Unit
Read moreAppropriate use of recording devices in the hospital
Clarifies dos and don'ts around filming or recording certain aspects of your care throughout your surgical journey, while maintaining safety and privacy for all parties involved.
Read moreAwake tracheal intubation
Explains what happens when an anaesthetist places a breathing tube into the windpipe (trachea) when you are awake
Read moreBlock Safe
Safety advice following a regional anaesthetic block (a numb arm/leg) during surgery.
Read moreBlood transfusions and use of blood products during surgery
Information for patients who know they will want to decline a blood transfusion or blood product (if needed) during surgery or treatment in hospital
Read moreEpidural for pain relief including PIEB pumps
This leaflet is for pregnant women and provides information about epidurals used for pain relief in labour.
Read moreEpidurals and spinals
Information for people who may benefit from an epidural or spinal during their operation
Read moreEye operation using local anaesthetic
Explains how and why local anaesthesia (LA) may be used for your eye operation
Read moreHaving a General Anaesthetic (Easy Read)
Easy read information about what happens if you need a general anaesthetic for an operation or procedure
Read moreKetamine sedation in children and young people
Explains what it means to be sedated with Ketamine and what the risks involved are
Read moreObstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) and surgery
Information for patients who have known obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and are having an operation
Read moreOperation under local anaesthetic
Information about surgery under a local anaesthetic - an injection which numbs a small part of your body
Read morePain relief after birth
This leaflet offers advice on suitable pain relief to use following the birth of your baby/babies.
Read moreRadiological procedures under sedation
What to expect when you have sedation for a procedure in Radiology
Read moreRadiology procedure under a general anaesthetic
Explains what to expect if you are having a general anaesthetic for a procedure in the Radiology (X-ray) Department
Read moreRemifentanil patient controlled analgesia (PCA)
This leaflet is for pregnant women who would like an alternative form of pain relief to an epidural. If you have any questions or concerns, please speak to your midwife or doctor.
Read moreSedation - discharge advice for parents and carers (wards)
Aims to answer some of the questions that you/ your child may have about their sedation
Read moreSedation aftercare (Radiology)
Advice following “conscious sedation” during a radiology examination
Read moreSedation during procedures (adults)
Information and advice for adult patients having sedation during a procedure
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