Pre operation checks (uk answers only please)

Question

I'm having 4 teeth out, under general anaesthetic, so ive been told i need to go to hospital for some checks (to do with the general anaesthetic) before i have it done.

What kind of things are they going to do to me? I'm going tomorrow and I'm scared!

Answer 1

They will ask you if you`ve ever had anesthetic before, general medical history, BP, and possibly take swabs to see if you have MRSA. Don`t worry normal healthy people carry the MRSA bug, they just want to see if you do have it before admittance. It`s all just general checking to make sure they get the anesthetic dose correct and that your general health is ok. Absolutly nothing to worry about whatsoever !

Answer 2

Just basic blood pressure BMI size, don't worry it's just so they can make sure they give you the best anaesthetic from the wide range available.

If you talk real nice to them, ask for hypnoval, it's the bees knees but they are stingy about giving it because it is expensive.

Answer 3

I had 4 wisdom teeth removed under general many years ago. I thought it was odd that I had to go into hospital a full 24 hours before the op. They said they wanted to do some checks. They did nothing, except a blood test. Don't be scared, I cannot think of anything at all other than a blood test. If you have impacted wisdom teeth they may want you in early so they can be absolutely sure you are nil-by-mouth. You'll be fine.

Answer 4

Just a few general checks including BP, a quick listen to your chest/heart, check what current medications your taking and at this juncture the Anaesthetist would probably take your height/weight. Sometimes blood work is done, basically the Anaesthetist just wants to see if there is anything that could cause extra concern with GA. I thought Wisdom's were done under local now? Although, your having 4 out, so that's why your having GA. You really have nothing to worry about.

I miss Dr Frank where is he, I seem to have been following him around all day (coincidentally) and now he's not here I'm getting withdrawal symptoms, OMG I think I have a virtual crush