ANAESTHETIC SERVICES PRIVACY POLICY Anaesthetic Services are committed to protecting your right to privacy. The personal information we collect is handled in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Privacy Amendment Act 2018, and the Australian Privacy Principles. This Privacy Policy explains why we collect details about your health, how this information is collected [...]
Anaesthetic Consultations Most patients will be seen either on the day of surgery or the night before. If you have had problems with anaesthesia in the past, if there is a family history of significant anaesthetic problems or if you have significant medical problems you should see your anaesthetist at an earlier time. Your gynaecologist [...]
Coughs and colds can make your airways more “reactive”. However the effect can last for four to seven weeks after your illness. There are signs that the cough or cold is a little more severe than usual. The signs are Fever Reduced appetite Productive cough Shortness of breath Nasal discharge In today's climate, it's important [...]
Your scheduled surgery may require an arm block, which is an injection of local anaesthetic solution around the nerves of your arm or shoulder which will mean that you will experience much less pain after your surgery. This will be done by your anaesthetist in the operating theatre a short time before surgery, often after [...]
Prior to your surgery or procedure, some medicines may need to be stopped or reviewed by your Anaesthetist, GP or other medical specialist. During your pre operative consultation you MUST advise your anaesthetist of all medication recently used or currently being taken. 10-14 Days before Surgery The following medicines should be reviewed at least 10 [...]
Fasting is VERY important before your anaesthetic. This is because anaesthesia often causes a loss of normal reflexes. This makes patients prone to regurgitation and inhalation of gastric contents. The times you need to fast is 6 hours for food 4 hours for breast milk 2 hours for water The time is based on when [...]
Summary: It would be ideal for you to quit smoking. If you cannot do this, reduce the amount you smoke. You should not smoke on the day of surgery. Smoking not only has harmful effects on general health but can also increase the risk when having anaesthesia and surgery. Smoking is associated with heart disease, [...]
