Side Effects and Risks of Having an Anaesthetic

The following pages will give you information about some of the side effects of an anaesthetic. 

You can read a summary of the main risks of anaesthesia, produced by the Royal College of Anaesthetists, as described on the following pages. If you are having major surgery you may find this leaflet helpful.
 
The Royal College of Anaesthetists has a wealth of information on their website about anaesthesia, including easy to read and accessible resources.
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