PIF Categories: Anaesthetics
A guide to awake shoulder and hand surgery
What is a nerve block? A nerve block is a local anaesthetic injection near the nerves that control your arm. This stops pain signals during surgery, keeping your arm numb, […]
Brachial plexus nerve block
Find out more about the brachial plexus block and why you may need one. Download a pdf version of this information by following the link on the right. What is […]
Advice for overweight patients having surgery
Find out more about the risks of being obese, and what you can do to minimise them before your surgery. What is obesity? The standard way is to refer to […]
Patient advice following regional anaesthetic (nerve block)
Find out more about what to expect after having a regional anaesthetic block. Download a pdf version of this guide by following the link on the right. Are you block […]
About the consent form for treatment
Find out more about what you should know and what questions to ask about your consent to treatment. About the consent form Before a doctor or other health professional examines […]
Sciatic nerve block
Find out more about this type of anaesthetic before your surgery. What is a nerve block? It’s an injection of local anaesthetic near the nerves which supply a region of […]