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Find out about the risks and side effects of general anaesthetics in children.

Explains about the different types of anaesthetics and what you can expect.

This leaflet gives information to help you prepare for surgery on one of the large blood vessels in your body. This could be your neck, your abdomen (tummy) or your legs. It provides information about the different types of anaesthetic that can be used for these operations and what choices you may have.

Information for patients with ME/CFS who need anaesthesia or sedation.

This leaflet explains what to expect when having an anaesthetic for major surgery with a stay in the higher dependency unit (HDU) or intensive care unit (ICU) afterwards.

This leaflet explains why and how additional body weight can cause added difficulties and risks during surgery and anaesthesia. It also highlights what can be done before, during and after surgery to reduce these risks.

This leaflet gives you information about your anaesthetic for adult heart (cardiac) surgery and what you can expect before, during and after your operation.

This leaflet explains what sedation is, how it works and when you may need it. It also explains the benefits and risks of using sedation and what it might feel like.

This leaflet explains why and how the anaesthetist manages your airway and breathing during anaesthesia.

This leaflet explains what to expect when you have a nerve block for an operation. It has been written by anaesthetists, patients and patient representatives, working together.