Did you know that a lot of surgical procedures can be done safely and painlessly while you’re still awake?
Regional anaesthesia (also called a "regional block") numbs only the part of the body being operated on.
There is less stress on the body, meaning faster recovery times and fewer side effects.
In this video Professor David A Scott, Director of Anaesthesia at St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne and a recent patient of his discuss the benefits of staying awake during surgery.
5 окт 2016
