Preparing for surgery

Preparing for surgery

Update: 2024-04-08
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An operation can be a daunting prospect but there are many things patients can do to optimise their health and improve their overall experience. In this episode we are joined by an anaesthesiologist and a physiotherapist to discuss how to prepare for an operation and what it means to “get fit” for surgery.
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Pain management

Pain management

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Going home

Going home

2024-04-0820:00

The surgical ward

The surgical ward

2024-04-0823:25

Regional anaesthesia

Regional anaesthesia

2024-04-0817:27

General anaesthesia

General anaesthesia

2024-04-0817:02

The day of surgery

The day of surgery

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Preparing for surgery

Preparing for surgery

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Preparing for surgery

Preparing for surgery

Dr Justin Burke, Lara Anderson