November 24, 2020

How important is the type of anaesthesia on aneurysm repair?

Professor Harrop-Griffiths, Vice-President of the Royal College of Anaesthetists, discusses the importance of anaesthesia on aneurysm repair. He explains that all types of anaesthesia are incredibly safe and that it is more important to choose the right surgical technique for the patient.

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dr William Harrop-Griffiths

· July 19, 2021

Differences between general, local, and regional anaesthesia.

This video discusses the difference between the techniques of general, local, and regional anaesthesia.

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· July 19, 2021

Can regional anaesthesia be used for all types of surgery?

This video discusses the instances and parts of the body that cannot use regional anaesthesia.

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· July 19, 2021

Does regional anaesthesia put you to sleep?

This video discusses the way regional anaesthesia works and the choice individuals have, in discussion with their anaesthetist, about how alert they can be during their operation.

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· July 19, 2021

What is it like to have regional anaesthesia?

This video discusses the common feelings associated with undergoing surgery with the regional anaesthetic technique.

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· July 19, 2021

Does regional anaesthesia cause nerve damage?

This video discusses the complication of nerve damage from the administration of regional anaesthesia. Included are measures to avoid nerve damage and statistics to demonstrate the complication's incidence.

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· July 19, 2021

Does regional anaesthetic cause urinary retention?

This video discusses the link between regional anaesthesia and urinary retention, when it is likely for this complication, how it is prevented, and how it is managed.