This leaflet explains what to expect when you have a nerve block for an operation. It has been written by anaesthetists, patients and patient representatives, working together.
This leaflet is for anyone who is thinking about having a nerve block for an operation on the shoulder, arm or hand. It will be of particular interest to people who would prefer not to have a 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 gives you information about your anaesthetic for adult heart (cardiac) surgery and what you can expect before, during and after the operation.
Teenagers and young adults will find this leaflet useful for basic information on what to expect when they go into hospital for an operation with a general anaesthetic. It has been written by anaesthetists, working together with patient representatives, parents, and caregivers.
How to create Supervised Learning Events, more information on the review Curriculum section and guidance on how to use the HALOs on LLP can be found on this page.
Having surgery is a big moment in your life and it’s normal to feel anxious about it. Fitter patients who are able to improve their health and activity levels recover from surgery more quickly. What you do now can have a really big impact on your recovery.
This leaflet provides information for patients who are preparing for surgery.