General anaesthesia

General Anaesthesia

General anaesthesia is essential for many surgical procedures. For general anaesthesia to occur, a combination of drugs is used to create an “artificial sleep” which causes a loss of sensation and awareness.

Many people have queries about various aspects of general anaesthetics. Below are some links to answer some of the questions that anaesthetists are frequently asked. If you have any further questions, be sure to write them down to ask your anaesthetist on the day of your procedure.