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Patient information (neurosurgery)

The information below is provided for patients having a neurosurgical or spinal procedure at UHS.

Our "Anaesthesia for neurosurgery factsheet" explains what happens during preassessment and on the day of surgery.

Please also read the accompanying leaflets on either general anaesthesia or sedation, provided by the Royal College of Anaesthetists.

We also provide a prone positioning leaflet if you are having surgery on the back of your head or spine.

UHS leaflets

Anaesthesia for neurosurgery - patient information
Size: 235KBType: pdf
Having a neurosurgical or spinal operation in the prone position - patient information
Size: 156KBType: pdf

Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCOA) leaflets

General anaesthetics: Risks and side effects
Please read this leaflet if you are having your procedure under a general anaesthetic. It explains the common side effects and risks.

Sedation explained
Please read this leaflet if you are having your procedure under sedation. It explains what sedation is, how it works and when you may need it. It also explains the benefits and risks of using sedation and what it might feel like.