Anaesthetics for senior citizens
Older and especially very elderly patients with pre-existing conditions often have considerable reservations and are frequently very nervous about the idea of undergoing an anaesthetic. With older patients, moreover, it is often the case that the risk of complications accompanying an anaesthetic is also affected by lifestyle and pre-existing illnesses, and not only by age itself.
Anaesthetic procedures have, however, become considerably safer and gentler in recent decades. Our anaesthetic team is available to help you clarify and weigh up all the available possibilities.
Individual rather than universal:
Each and every operation and anaesthetic is associated with risks. Modern anaesthetics consist of several components. In a preliminary consultation, we select the optimum anaesthetic procedure for each individual patient in accordance with a detailed analysis of his or her current state of health. In the case of particular risk constellations, we specify the required preliminary examinations in each individual case, to enable us to better estimate the risk involved.
Advancements in medication and technology
The use of advanced anaesthetic medications has made anaesthesia considerably safer and more tolerable than used to be the case. By employing modern medical technology, it is now possible to obtain reliable information regarding circulatory and pulmonary data, and measurements can be delivered in real time. This enables critical situations to be detected and countered at an early stage.
Preparing yourself for the operation day in a clarifying consultation
In addition to obtaining individual advice, the clarifying consultation gives you the opportunity to ask questions and discuss any fears and uncertainties that you may have.
So that we can support you through the entire operation process from beginning to end, we need to know all the relevant details regarding you as a patient. We gather the information that we need in the course of this clarifying consultation.
