Your anaesthetic care

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What an Anaesthetist does

An Anaesthetist is the doctor responsible for your comfort and safety during surgery or medical procedure. Dr McKevith carefully plans the medications that allow you to sleep or stay comfortable during your procedure, and continuously monitors your breathing, heart, blood pressure and oxygen levels. He adjusts your care moment by moment, to keep you safe and pain-free.

How anaesthesia works

Anaesthesia gently guides your body into a controlled, reversible state — allowing surgery to take place without pain or distress. After your procedure, Dr McKevith remains closely involved to ensure you wake up smoothly and recover comfortably and safely.

“You might not see me, but I’m there the whole time, looking after you.”

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What you can expect

Before surgery

A friendly conversation about your health and medical history

Clear explanations about your anaesthetic and recovery

Time to ask questions and discuss any concerns

During surgery

Continuous monitoring of your safety and comfort

Calm, attentive anaesthetic care throughout your procedure

Close collaboration with your surgical team to support your safety throughout

If you have questions about your anaesthetic care, your surgeon or hospital will arrange for these to be discussed with Dr McKevith before your procedure.

After surgery

Smooth and safe recovery from anaesthesia

Careful management of pain and comfort

Clear communication about what happens next