Patient information leaflets and video resources
These leaflets and videos explain what to expect with anaesthesia. Each one covers common procedures and the types of anaesthetic you might have.
The leaflets are developed by the RCoA Patient Information Group in collaboration with the Association of Anaesthetists, other specialist anaesthesia societies, and patient representatives and patient advocates.
Translations are available for some of these leaflets.
These leaflets are about anaesthesia and rare medical conditions
ME/CFS and Anaesthesia
Information for patients with ME/CFS who need anaesthesia or sedation.
Suxamethonium Apnoea
Information about the condition and how it's managed.
Malignant Hyperthermia
Information about the condition and how it's managed.