Mastocytosis is a very rare disorder affecting mast cells. In people who do not have mastocytosis, mast cells are triggered during allergy attacks. They release substances that cause the symptoms of allergy. These substances are stored in granules within the mast cells and are released into the body during an allergy attack. This is called ‘mast cell degranulation.’
This leaflet is for patients with mastocytosis who are preparing to have an anaesthetic. It will also be useful to anaesthetists and other healthcare professionals who would like an update on safe anaesthesia practice for patients with mastocytosis.
This leaflet is about having a sore throat after a general anaesthetic. This is a side effect that you might experience if you have a general anaesthetic. It explains the causes of a sore throat and what can be done about it.
Last month, the College took a ‘temperature check’ of the work our members on the frontline were doing and what impact their experience of the last year has had on their training, their skill set and their wellbeing.