Patient information

The word anaesthesia means ‘loss of sensation’. It can involve a simple local anaesthetic injection or using powerful drugs which cause unconsciousness.

Information for patients and carers written by the College's Patient Information Group

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Read all our detailed anaesthesia information leaflets and resources specifically for patients and their carers which have been written by the Royal College of Anaesthetists.