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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.
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This leaflet explains what to expect when you have an eye operation under local anaesthetic. It has been written by anaesthetists, eye surgeons, patients, and patient representatives, working together.
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The College acknowledges the pivotal role that doctors working in career posts make to the NHS and is keen to encourage all aspects of professional and career development.
Chapter 5: Guidelines for the Provision of Emergency Anaesthesia Services 2024
There should be a formalised integrated pathway for non-elective adult general surgical care, which should be patient centred and include:2,5,19,29,40
- a clear diagnostic and management plan made on admission41
- early identification of comorbidities (including diabetes, dementia, cardiac pacemakers and internal defibrillators) and their management according to hospital guidelines
- medicine...
Chapter 16: Guidelines for the Provision of Anaesthesia Services for Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery 2025
Local policies should be easily accessible to all staff caring for trauma and orthopaedic patients. These include but are not limited to:
- preoperative screening for complex pain issues and access to acute pain services and advanced pain management methods
- pain management pathways for patients with chest injuries
- supervision and monitoring of patients by competent clinical staff during surgery performed under...
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This leaflet gives you information about your anaesthetic for adult heart (cardiac) surgery and what you can expect before, during and after your operation.
There should be a formalised integrated pathway for unscheduled adult general surgical care which should be patient centred and include:1,3,33,41,128 a clear diagnostic and management plan made on admission73 risk assessment and identifi...
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This leaflet explains the different choices of anaesthetic when you have an operation to replace your hip or knee and what you can expect. It has been written by anaesthetists, patient representatives and patients, working together.
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This leaflet explains what to expect when a child or young person comes into hospital to have an operation with a general anaesthetic. It has been written by anaesthetists, working together with patient representatives, parents and caregivers.
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This leaflet explains what to expect when having an anaesthetic for major surgery with a stay in the higher dependency unit (HDU) or intensive care unit (ICU) afterwards.