PREPARING FOR SURGERY
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before anaesthesia.
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Before Anaesthesia
Understand the assessment and prepare for your visit.
Explore topic →Fasting
Eating and drinking before your procedure.
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Understand why your medicines need an individual plan.
Explore topic →Tests & Referrals
Why a test or specialist opinion may be requested.
Explore topic →Health Conditions
How your health helps shape the anaesthetic plan.
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Children, previous experiences and changes to your surgery.
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