Anaesthetic General

Anaesthetic General at Buckshaw Hospital

What is a general anaesthetic?

‘Anaesthesia’ means loss of sensation. A general anaesthetic puts you into unconsciousness. It is used for surgical operations where it is safer or more comfortable for you to be asleep. This is usually for operations that are long or that would be very painful without it.

A general anaesthetic is a combination of medicines used to:

  • put you to sleep
  • cause loss of sensation, so you don’t feel pain
  • relax your muscles

Before your operation, anaesthetic drugs are either injected into your vein or given to you as anaesthetic gases through a mask to breathe into your lungs. These drugs are carried in your bloodstream to your brain. You should fall asleep within a minute or so.

Your anaesthetist will ensure you receive enough general anaesthetic to stay unconscious throughout your surgery. They may also give you: oxygen via a tube in your mouth; medicines to relax your muscles; blood pressure controlling medicines; intravenous fluids to keep you hydrated; and strong painkillers to prevent pain during and after your procedure. Your pulse, blood pressure and breathing will be monitored all of the time you are under general anaesthetic.

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