Patient Name ………………………… …….……………. Reg. No………………..…… Age/ Sex……………
CONSENT FOR ANAESTHESIA SERVICES
I ………………………………………………… Registration no…………………………….. understand that Anesthesia
service are needed for me/my operation. The Anaesthesiologist has explained to me that all types of
anaesthesia although safe but it involves some risk. Although they are rare and unexpected several
complications with Anaesthesia may occur including but not limited to infection, bleeding, drug
reaction, blood clot, loss of sensation, loss of limb function,paralysis,blindness,stroke,brain damage,
heart failure, heart attack, or death. I understand that these risks apply to all forms of anaesthesia
and that additional of specific risks have been identified below as they may apply to a specific type of
anaesthesia.
General Anaesthesia (Whole body under anaesthesia) Risks: Mouth or throat pain, hoarseness,
lip/dental injury, nausea/vomiting,awarness under anaesthesia, injury to blood
vessels,aspiration,pneumonia,prolonged effect of muscle relaxants , risk of malignant hyperthermia.
General Anaesthesia (Whole body under anaesthesia) Benefits : General anesthesia Reduces
intraoperative patient awareness and recall, Allows proper muscle relaxation for prolonged periods
of time, Facilitates complete control of the airway, breathing, and circulation.
Spinal/Epidural (injection at bank to numbs lower part of body) Risks: Headache, backache,
convulsions, infection, persistent or prolonged weakness, numbness, residual pain, prolonged low
blood pressure or/ and hearth rate.
Benefits of Spinal/Epidural Better pain control, Earlier recovery of bowel function, Less need for
systemic opioids (narcotics) and less nausea, Easier breathing resulting
I understand that the type (s) of anaesthesia to be used in determined be many factors including my
health status, the type of surgeon’s preference, as well my own desire.
Anesthesiologist Prefer ___________________________________________________________________
I consent to the anaesthesia services deemed appropriate by anaesthesia team. I acknowledge that I
have read this form or had it read to me in a language that I understand and that I have come to
know about the risks, benefits, alternatives and expected results of anaesthesia, and all my queries
are addressed satisfactorily.
Patient Name & Signature ____________________________________ Date____________
(In case of minor / unconscious patient )
Attendant’s Name & Signature _______________________________________ Date_____________
I certify that I have informed the patient (or authorized individual) regarding the recommended
anaesthesia techniques, the risk involved and the possible complications of anaesthesia associated
with the intended surgery
Anaesthesiologist Signature _____________________________________ Date_____________