Anesthesia

Our surgeons use some of the most experienced anesthetists in Chennai. Many of these anaesthetists will have worked with your surgeon for a long period of time and are familiar with all types of orthopaedic procedures. While we endeavour to provide as much information as possible in the lead up to your surgery, we encourage you to ask your doctor and anaesthetist questions at any time.

Pre-operative visit

Depending on factors such as age, overall health status, and the type of surgery to be performed, your doctor may arrange for you to see the anaesthetist prior to your hospital admission. This allows your anaesthetist to record a detailed medical history, conduct a physical examination, and order further tests if required, before your scheduled date for surgery.

Generally, your anaesthetist will see you in hospital the night before or on the day of surgery. He or she will discuss the type of anaesthetic to be used and the associated risks. Post-operative pain relief management will also be discussed at this time.

You will need to tell your anaesthetist about:

Your current health status and medications used (remember to bring these with you)
Previous surgical procedures and anaesthetic history

Reactions to medications or known allergies
Heart or lung problems
Dentures, caps or loose teeth

Fasting

You will be fasting before the operation. This means no intake of food or fluids for specified number of hours before your operation. Your surgeon will let you know how long you need to fast. Fasting is done to prevent the accidental aspiration (inhalation) of vomited stomach contents into the lungs while under anaesthesia.

If you don’t fast, surgery may have to be cancelled and rescheduled.