Anaesthesia Brochures

General Anesthesia or Sedation - Instructions for patients going home after day surgery.

Blocks for Pain Management - What a pain block is, discharge instructions and care guide for patients after the procedure.

Having Surgery under Regional Anesthesia - Questions and answers about the benefits of regional anesthesia during and after surgery.

Managing Your Pain after Day Surgery - Information for patients about: pain, pain relief, when to how to get pain medicine, care guide at home, common concerns, and ways to control pain.

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Surgical suites are equipped with the most advanced audiovisual systems in Canada. Information can be relayed anywhere in the world, creating opportunities in research and education. A Picture Archiving Communication System integrates information between medical imaging and surgery departments.