A topical anaesthetic (drops that are placed in the eye) is used for refractive surgery. These completely anaesthetise the surface of the eye so that no discomfort will be felt during the procedure. You will be offered a mild sedative tablet before the procedure. Even with this, you will be completely alert and able to cooperate during the operation.

General Anaesthesia is often compared to sleep. With this kind of anaesthesia your anaesthetist will keep you in a carefully controlled state of unconsciousness. When your surgery is over, he or she will reverse the anaesthesia to allow you to regain consciousness in a controlled and comfortable manner. Regional Anaesthesia produces numbness in a region of your body like your arm or leg. With anaesthesia of this kind you are comfortable but awake. See similar questions...

Anaesthesia may be local or in the brachial plexus (in the armpit). Convalescence depends on the operation (traditional or by endoscopy) and varies from two to four weeks. See similar questions...

The anesthetistwill discuss the type of anaesthesia used prior to surgery. If you have a preference, please state this to the anesthetistor surgeon. Loco-regional anaesthesia (spinal, epidural or combined) is used when possible. General anaesthesia can be used alone or in combination with a loco-regional technique. With spinal anaesthesia, a small amount of local anaesthetic is injected through a small bevel needle into the cerebrospinal fluid surrounding the spinal cord. See similar questions...

No. It would probably be illegal to judiciously sedate your pet. This needs to be authorized by a licensed vet. If your pet becomes unruly and needs sedation, we will contact your vet. A pet can have a bad night, but if your pet generally needs to be sedated for boarding, we are not for you. If your pet requires a sedative for thunderstorms or fireworks that is fine, they will be administered. Many clients have commented that their pets were sedated while at the kennel. See similar questions...

Diagnostic laparoscopy and hernia repairs can be done under local anaesthesia but the other procedures will require general anaesthesia. See similar questions...

Generally, if the fractured bone is not separated then surgery can possibly be avoided. If the bone is broken in many places or the bone fragments are separated then often surgery may be required to help correct the anatomy of the broken bone. Even if the fracture does not require surgery, a period of immobilization (cast) may be required. See similar questions...

Surgery is between $2000 and $3000 including the operating room fee, depending on what needs to be done. For most patients the charge is about $2500 complete. Payment can be by check, cash, or credit card, and a finance plan is also available. See similar questions...

Still have questions? If so, contact personal injury attorney John H. (Jack) Hickey in Miami, Florida, to schedule a free consultation. Report the accident immediately. If it is a car accident, call the police. If it is an accident at a business or store, tell the manager or whomever works there, and get their full name and title. Go get medical treatment immediately. Do not try to be your own doctor and think that it can wait. Go to an emergency room at a hospital if you have to. See similar questions...

Surgery for the common meniscus tear is an outpatient arthroscopic surgical procedure. A couple of portals (holes) are made in the knee so that an arthroscope and the trimming instrument(s) can be inserted. Often a motorized or radiofrequency (electro-thermal) device is used to help trim and contour the torn area of the meniscus to create a smooth surface. See similar questions...

The damaged ACL cannot be sewn back together as it will not heal. A torn ACL will require a reconstructive procedure using transplantable tendons from your body (autografts) such as the hamstring, bone-patella-tendon-bone (BTB) or quadriceps tendons, to reconstruct this torn ligament. Allograft (tissue bank cadaver tissue) tissue is often used with less pain to you and earlier return to function. Both autograft and allograft tendons are acceptable to use for ACL reconstructions. See similar questions...

Surgery about the knee cap can be controversial with no exact reason when to operate or consensus about the type of procedure that should be done. See similar questions...

Surgery for the PCL involves either an autograft or an allograft reconstruction of the ligament. Either a bone-tendon-bone, hamstring autograft, an achilles tendon or bone-tendon-bone allograft is used to reconstruct the posterior cruciate ligament. See similar questions...

Oral sedation such as valium is used to reduce any anxiety. Approximately 20-25% of our patients use sedation with surgery. See similar questions...

Pure Tumescent Liposuction requires only local anaesthesia. The Tumescent Solution that is injected to firm up the tissues is made up of a weak solution of Lidocaine anaesthetic and a weak Adrenaline solution. This combination will totally numb the area of treatment like face, neck through facial liposuction & neck liposuction, as well as virtually prevent bleeding. It will result in almost painless fat removal. For patients who require relief from fear or anxiety, mild sedation can be provided. See similar questions...

The surgery can be done with local anesthesia, level two IV sedation, or level three general anesthesia's (anesthesia). Most surgeons prefer IV sedation, or what is commonly known as “twilight sleep”, as it makes postoperative recovery immediate and usually results in none of the discomfort from general anesthesia—typically, post op drowsiness, nausea, vomiting and endotrachial post-surgical effects. See similar questions...