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FAQs

What can I do to make my procedure as safe as possible? 

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Follow all instructions carefully, particularly fasting and routine medication instructions.

Reduce your alcohol consumption and stop smoking prior to your anaesthetic. 

Improve your fitness if time allows. 

Advise your anaesthetist of all medical conditions you suffer from and bring a list of your medications.

Ask which medications should be ceased prior to your procedure. 

Get medical advice before stopping any medications. 

Get in contact with us if you have any concerns. 

Are there any risks associated with anaesthesia? 

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Modern anaesthesia is very safe, although unfortunately we cannot say that no risk exists. 

Below is a list of common, less common, uncommon and rare side effects of having to undergo a procedure requiring anaesthesia. Risks related to your particular circumstances will be discussed by your attending anaesthetist. During all aspects of your treatment and care we aim to reduce your exposure to risk.  

Common Side Effects may include

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  • Sore throat and dry/cracked lips

  • Headache

  • Pain or bruising at the site of injection

  • Blurred vision (temporary)

  • Nausea and vomiting

  • Some pain after the procedure

  • Drowsiness

Less Common 

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  • Muscle aches and pains

  • Itch or rash – mild allergic reaction

  • Weakness 

Uncommon Side Effects 

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  • Allergic reaction/ asthma like breathing difficulties

  • Injury to teeth/ lips/ prosthetics

  • Hoarse voice and vocal chord injury

  • Blood clot in a leg

  • Pressure sores or injury to nerves 

  • Seizures

  • Awareness under general anesthesia

Rare risks which may be life threatening

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  • A severe allergic reaction or shock

  • Stroke/ heart attack

  • Aspiration/ vomit in the lungs

  • Paralysis 

  • PE/ blot clot dislodging to the lungs

  • Brain injury

  • Very high temperature

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