Frequently Asked Questions

Prior to your procedure, our anaesthesia team will guide you on how to prepare. You may be asked to avoid eating or drinking for several hours before the procedure. It’s also important to inform the team about any medications, allergies, or health conditions you may have. Following these instructions will help ensure a smooth and safe experience during anaesthesia.

Please share a complete list of your current medications, any known allergies (especially to medications or latex), and a history of past medical conditions or surgeries. If you’ve ever experienced any adverse reactions to anaesthesia, it’s essential to inform the team. This information helps our specialists customize anaesthesia to ensure your safety and comfort.

During the procedure, our anaesthesia provider will administer anaesthesia tailored to your specific needs. This may be in the form of local, regional, or general anaesthesia. They will closely monitor your vital signs—such as heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels—to ensure you remain safe and comfortable throughout the procedure.

The duration of anaesthesia varies depending on the type used. Local anaesthesia typically wears off in a few hours, while general anaesthesia may take longer for its effects to fully dissipate. Our team will monitor you as you wake up from anaesthesia and provide guidance on when it’s safe to resume normal activities.

After anaesthesia, it’s normal to feel drowsy, disoriented, or have mild nausea, which typically subsides within a few hours. Our recovery team will observe you to ensure you are comfortable. You may be asked to rest and avoid certain activities until the effects fully wear off. If you experience any unusual symptoms after leaving the hospital, please contact us.

Once you are fully awake and alert, you will gradually be allowed to drink water and eat light foods, as advised by our doctor. In some cases, you may need to wait a few hours to ensure your stomach can handle food. It’s best to start with clear fluids and avoid heavy meals until you feel ready.

While anaesthesia is generally safe, there are some potential risks, such as nausea, sore throat, or mild dizziness. In rare cases, there can be more serious complications, especially in patients with existing health conditions. Our anaesthesia specialists are highly trained to minimize risks and will discuss any specific concerns with you before the procedure.

Anaesthesia allows patients to undergo surgical and diagnostic procedures comfortably and pain-free. By managing discomfort and anxiety, anaesthesia helps ensure that the procedure can be performed safely and effectively. The appropriate type of anaesthesia will be selected to maximize both comfort and safety.

Yes, we strongly recommend having a responsible adult accompany you home after receiving anaesthesia, particularly after general anaesthesia or sedation. You may feel drowsy or unsteady for a few hours, and having someone with you ensures your safety as you recover. Avoid driving or operating machinery for at least 24 hours after anaesthesia.

Prior to your procedure, our anaesthesia team will guide you on how to prepare. You may be asked to avoid eating or drinking for several hours before the procedure. It’s also important to inform the team about any medications, allergies, or health conditions you may have. Following these instructions will help ensure a smooth and safe experience during anaesthesia.

Please share a complete list of your current medications, any known allergies (especially to medications or latex), and a history of past medical conditions or surgeries. If you’ve ever experienced any adverse reactions to anaesthesia, it’s essential to inform the team. This information helps our specialists customize anaesthesia to ensure your safety and comfort.

During the procedure, our anaesthesia provider will administer anaesthesia tailored to your specific needs. This may be in the form of local, regional, or general anaesthesia. They will closely monitor your vital signs—such as heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels—to ensure you remain safe and comfortable throughout the procedure.

The duration of anaesthesia varies depending on the type used. Local anaesthesia typically wears off in a few hours, while general anaesthesia may take longer for its effects to fully dissipate. Our team will monitor you as you wake up from anaesthesia and provide guidance on when it’s safe to resume normal activities.

After anaesthesia, it’s normal to feel drowsy, disoriented, or have mild nausea, which typically subsides within a few hours. Our recovery team will observe you to ensure you are comfortable. You may be asked to rest and avoid certain activities until the effects fully wear off. If you experience any unusual symptoms after leaving the hospital, please contact us.

Once you are fully awake and alert, you will gradually be allowed to drink water and eat light foods, as advised by our doctor. In some cases, you may need to wait a few hours to ensure your stomach can handle food. It’s best to start with clear fluids and avoid heavy meals until you feel ready.

While anaesthesia is generally safe, there are some potential risks, such as nausea, sore throat, or mild dizziness. In rare cases, there can be more serious complications, especially in patients with existing health conditions. Our anaesthesia specialists are highly trained to minimize risks and will discuss any specific concerns with you before the procedure.

Anaesthesia allows patients to undergo surgical and diagnostic procedures comfortably and pain-free. By managing discomfort and anxiety, anaesthesia helps ensure that the procedure can be performed safely and effectively. The appropriate type of anaesthesia will be selected to maximize both comfort and safety.

Yes, we strongly recommend having a responsible adult accompany you home after receiving anaesthesia, particularly after general anaesthesia or sedation. You may feel drowsy or unsteady for a few hours, and having someone with you ensures your safety as you recover. Avoid driving or operating machinery for at least 24 hours after anaesthesia.