todo lo que necesitas saber sobre la anestesia

Shown are the most common events and risks that healthy, normal-weight adult patients face when given general anesthesia for routine surgery.

This section tells you how to prepare if your child has to go to the hospital for surgery under general anesthesia.

In this section you will learn more about epidural analgesia and pain relief during labor.

This section is for anyone who is going to have a major operation and has been told that they are likely to have to stay in the Intermediate Care Unit or Intensive Care Unit (ICU) after the operation.

This section explains what to expect when undergoing eye surgery under local anesthesia.

This section is for anyone who will have a nerve block for surgery on the shoulder, arm, or hand. It will be of special interest for people who prefer not to undergo general anesthesia or this involves greater risk.

This section explains what sedation is, how it works, and when it may be needed. It also explains the benefits and risks of using sedation, what sensations it can produce, and discusses what will be necessary in planning your post-sedation care.

This section explains what to expect from anesthesia when you have surgery to replace your hip or knee.

This section gives you information on how to prepare for anesthesia. It also indicates other sources where you can find more useful information.