The risk of complications of anaesthetics depend on:
- Whether you have any other illnesses
- Factors such as smoking or being overweight
- Surgery that is complicated, long or done in an emergency
Side effects
| COMMON | UNCOMMON | VERY RARE |
|---|---|---|
| Feeling sick and vomiting Sore throat Dizziness, blurred vision Itching Headache Minor damage to lips or tongue Pain during injection of drugs Bruising and soreness Confusion or memory loss |
Chest infection Muscle pains Damage to teeth An existing medical condition getting worse |
Awareness Damage to the eyes Heart attack Stroke Serious allergy to drugs Nerve damage Death |
DON’T WORRY! Anaesthesia is extremely safe. If you have any further concerns or questions your anaesthetist will be happy to answer them. You can find more information at www.youranaesthetic.info
