SHORT ANSWER
General anaesthesia puts you into a controlled, deep sleep so you feel nothing during an operation. A specialist anaesthetist gives the medicines and monitors you throughout. Most people wake with drowsiness, and some have nausea or a sore throat.
How does it work?
Medicines are given through a drip and sometimes as gas. A breathing tube or airway device is used while you sleep, and the anaesthetist watches your heart rate, breathing, blood pressure and oxygen levels.
How should I prepare?
You will be asked about medical history, medicines, allergies, smoking and previous anaesthetics. You will usually be told when to stop eating and drinking beforehand. Following these instructions matters for safety.
What happens afterwards?
You wake in a recovery area. Drowsiness, nausea, a dry or sore throat and shivering are common and usually pass quickly. For the next day, avoid driving, alcohol and important decisions.
Riskler nelerdir?
Serious complications are uncommon but can occur, and risk is higher with some medical conditions. A pre-operative assessment by the anaesthetist helps identify these.
General anaesthesia in Turkey and Istanbul
General anaesthesia is used for many procedures people have in Turkey, including Istanbul. A proper pre-operative assessment, with an anaesthetist who has your full history, is important wherever you have surgery.
Questions worth asking about anaesthesia before surgery in Istanbul or elsewhere in Turkey:
- Who will give the anaesthetic, and will I meet them beforehand?
- Which tests or reports does the team need from my doctor?
- What instructions apply to eating, drinking and medicines before the operation?
- What after-effects should I expect, and for how long?
When to consult a doctor
Tell the team about any previous problem with anaesthesia, breathing conditions, heart conditions, allergies and all medicines. After surgery, seek urgent help for chest pain, difficulty breathing, or a high fever.