On being listed for surgery
Consent
In clinic, Mr Jeffers will explain in detail whether you will be a daycase operation, the type of anaesthetic and what exactly the operation is to achieve. He will explain your follow up, rehabilitation and expected recovery time. He will also explain the possible known risk and complications that are likely and is legally bound to explain these. You are actively encouraged to ask questions to ensure you understand what is to happen.
This process is called the consent and at the end you sign a form to document this discussion. Mr Jeffers will explain the same details on your admission day and again you are encouraged to clarify any matters.
Risks and Complications
For further information about general and specific complications please click here
Types of Anaesthetic
Mr Jeffers is a strong believer in wide awake day-case hand surgery, having experienced this himself on a couple of occasions. Local anaesthetics and block anaesthetics mean you remain awake and are extremely safe and well tolerated even in patients with significant health problems. Mr Jeffers performs simple local anaesthetics for procedures such a carpal tunnel, trigger finger and tennis elbow releases plus surgery on your fingers. He is supported by expert Upper Limb Anaesthetist who can numb you entire arm without putting you to sleep (regional block anaesthetic). Occasionally, some patients will require or request additional sedation/ general anaesthetic.
Patients listed for regional block or general anaesthetics will be sent to the Pre-assessment clinic to ensure they are fit for surgery.
In clinic, Mr Jeffers will explain in detail whether you will be a daycase operation, the type of anaesthetic and what exactly the operation is to achieve. He will explain your follow up, rehabilitation and expected recovery time. He will also explain the possible known risk and complications that are likely and is legally bound to explain these. You are actively encouraged to ask questions to ensure you understand what is to happen.
This process is called the consent and at the end you sign a form to document this discussion. Mr Jeffers will explain the same details on your admission day and again you are encouraged to clarify any matters.
Risks and Complications
For further information about general and specific complications please click here
Types of Anaesthetic
Mr Jeffers is a strong believer in wide awake day-case hand surgery, having experienced this himself on a couple of occasions. Local anaesthetics and block anaesthetics mean you remain awake and are extremely safe and well tolerated even in patients with significant health problems. Mr Jeffers performs simple local anaesthetics for procedures such a carpal tunnel, trigger finger and tennis elbow releases plus surgery on your fingers. He is supported by expert Upper Limb Anaesthetist who can numb you entire arm without putting you to sleep (regional block anaesthetic). Occasionally, some patients will require or request additional sedation/ general anaesthetic.
Patients listed for regional block or general anaesthetics will be sent to the Pre-assessment clinic to ensure they are fit for surgery.
