After your operations

Pain Relief – Anaesthetists are trained in a range of methods to treat pain from simple physical methods to increase comfort,through tablets to advanced technical procedures, including pain pumps and epidurals.Your Anaesthetist will decide with you what is most suitable for you and the type of surgery you have had.

Day Surgery – if you are going home on the day of your operation it is essential to have someone with you as the full effects of an anaesthetic may not wear off for 24 hours.For this reason you should not drive a car,drink alcohol,use dangerous equipment or sign any important documents for 24 hours after an anaesthetic.

If you have an increase in pain or feeling sick when you get home please contact the hospital for advice.

Going to the Ward – Pain relief and fluids will have been charted by your anaesthetist and the nurses will follow these instructions to keep you comfortable.

Side Effects One of the aims of a modern anaesthetic is a pleasant,pain-free awakening.However some of the side effects are unpleasant; -Nausea and vomiting occur in approx.10% of patients -A sore throat is common -A headache may occur -Some patients may get muscle aches. Most side effects can be easily treated with medication.