Peripheral nerve blocks (also known as Regional Anaesthesia)
Some operations on an arm, hand, leg or foot can be done by numbing just the limb (regional block)
More information on this type of anaesthetic is available on the RCA website:
Peripheral nerve blocks
Anaesthesia, pregnancy and breastfeeding
If there is any possibility that you could be pregnant please let your nurse know.
Please let the preoperative assessment staff and your anaesthetist know if you are breastfeeding. There is useful information on the Labour Pains website – please follow the link below:
Anaesthesia in breastfeeding mothers – Labour Pains
General information about having an operation
There is additional useful information on the Royal College of Anaesthetists website including:
Patient Information Resources
- Leaflets and video resources
- Preparing for surgery
- Preparing your mind for surgery
- For children, parents and carers
- Anaesthesia and risk
- Accessible resources and translations
