Royal Perth Hospital Imaging Division

Department of Anaesthesia & Pain Medicine

Patient Tour


In the operating suite, you will be prepared for anaesthesia.  General anaesthesia may be commenced by placing a plastic tube ("drip") in a vein and then injecting fast-acting medication through it.

Some patients prefer to breathe an anaesthetic gas to start anaesthesia.


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