Jointly produced by the Royal College of Anaesthetists, ME Association and PwME, this leaflet aims to provide people who need surgery and an anaesthetic or sedation with information about what they might expect. A short-form summary of this leaflet is also now available. Surgery and anaesthetics were covered in a Podcast from the College, with Dr Krige, Dr Shepherd, and Helen Baxter. You might also be interested in the Hospital Support Pack and other information on dental anaesthetics.
Anaesthesia and ME/CFS
Please note
The contents of our information booklets are correct at the time of publishing. Literature is continually under review and updates are published periodically.
Medical Disclaimer : This leaflet is not intended to be a substitute for personalised medical advice or treatment. You should consult your doctor whenever a new symptom arises, or an existing symptom worsens. It is important to obtain medical advice that considers other causes and possible treatments. Do not assume that new or worsened symptoms are solely because of ME/CFS or Long Covid.