What type of anesthesia will be given before the hip hemiarthroplasty?
What type of anesthesia will be given before the hip hemiarthroplasty?
The anaesthetic team will see you and decide the type of anaesthetic that’s best for you. The different types of anaesthesia include:
General Anaesthetic: This type of anaesthetic puts you asleep during the whole procedure and a machine controls your breathing.
Spinal Anaesthetic: An injection is placed into your back to numb your hip and legs. You will be awake during the procedure, however a sedative can be given to you to help you doze off.
Nerve Blocks: This special injection is used to help with your pain after the operation and often used in conjunction with a general anaesthetic.