Going to theatre

6. Going to theatre

General anaesthetic procedure

You will be asked to change into a theatre gown, wear anti embolism stockings and remove any make-up. On arrival, the nurse will hand over all relevant information to the theatre staff.

Local anaesthetic procedure

In some instances it is normal practice to wear a theatre gown over your clothes eg, for ophthalmic surgery patients.

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