Common events and risks for children and young people The infographic below shows common risks and events for healthy children and teenagers having a general anaesthetic for routine surgery. Specialist operations may carry different risks. You can download a pdf of our infographic here Download Tell us what you think If you are a patient of carer we would love to hear from you. By sharing your thoughts, you help us understand what works well and what could be clearer, so that users like you have the best possible information. If you have any other comments please email them to: [email protected] Thank you. I am a: Patient or carer Clinician or healthcare professional The following survey is about the patient information resources created by the Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA). We’re not able to pass on any feedback or answer questions about your personal care. If you have a question about your treatment or would like to share feedback about the care you received, please contact your hospital’s Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) or your anaesthetic team. Thank you. This resource has helped me understand what to expect before and after an operation or procedure Yes No Maybe I feel less anxious about surgery after using these resources Yes No Maybe I got the right amount of information, and it did not make me feel afraid Yes No Maybe This resource felt relevant to me and respectful of my background and values Yes No Maybe What did you find most helpful? Is there anything you would like to see included or explained differently? If you live in the UK, what is your postcode? We use this information to help us ensure that we reach as many people as possible I live outside the UK How did you find this website? How did you find this website? -Select-Word of mouthRecommendation from hospitalLink from another websiteSearch engineSearch AI summaryChatGPT or similarOther If other, please specify What is your age? Under 18 18–24 24–34 35–44 45–54 55–64 65–74 75 years or older I am a: Anaesthetist Nurse Surgeon Other If other, please specify I work in Preoperative Assessment: Every week Often Never How do you share this information with your patients? Printed leaflets Sharing links QR codes I add links to clinic letters Other digital means (eg text, email, patient portal) Are you aware of our Easy Read and translated resources? Yes – I find these useful Yes – but I am not sure they are useful No – not aware This resource helps me explain to patients what to expect before and after an operation or procedure Yes No Maybe This resource saves me time during my consultation Yes No Maybe This resource makes my consultations with patients more satisfying and rewarding Yes No Maybe What changes could we make to help you inform and communicate better with your patients? Which region do you work in? -Select-North East EnglandNorth West EnglandYorkshire and the HumberEast MidlandsWest MidlandsEast of EnglandLondonSouth East EnglandSouth West EnglandScotlandWalesNorthern IrelandI work outside of the UK Many thanks for taking the time to provide your feedback, which is much appreciated. Please now submit your responses below.
