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Rees Bear has an anaesthetic is a story for younger children about having an anaesthetic. Ideal to read with their parents and carers.

Malignant Hyperthermia (malignant hyperpyrexia) (MH) Factsheet

A summary card that shows the common events and risks that healthy children and young people of normal weight face when having a general anaesthetic for routine surgery (specialist operations may carry different risks).

This leaflet explains what to expect when your child comes into hospital to have an operation or investigation under general anaesthesia.

This leaflet gives basic information to help you prepare for your anaesthetic.

The first section of this leaflet explains what the airway is, why anaesthetists need to manage it and how they do this during your anaesthetic. It also explains how anaesthetists assess your airway ahead of surgery for any potential problems and the common risks associated with airway management.
The second section explains more detail about what happens if the management of your airway requires more planning and preparation.

This leaflet explains what to expect if you have been asked to take a relative or friend home after they have had sedation for their treatment or a procedure under general anaesthetic.

This leaflet gives information to help you prepare for surgery on one of the large blood vessels in your body. This could be your neck (carotid artery), your abdomen (aorta) or your legs (femoral artery).

This leaflet explains why and how additional body weight can cause added difficulties and risks during surgery and anaesthesia. It also highlights what can be done before, during and after surgery to reduce these risks.

This leaflet explains what sedation is, how it works and when you may need it. It also explains the benefits and risks of using sedation and what it might feel like.