Are there special measures for patients with a fear of anesthesia?
December 11, 2023 | 40,00 EUR | answered by Sebastian Köhler
Dear team,
My name is Ella Weinert and I have a question regarding my upcoming anesthesia. I have always had a great fear of the procedure and especially of the anesthesia itself. I am very worried about how my body will react to it and what risks are involved.
I have heard that there are special measures to support patients with fear of anesthesia. Could you please provide me with more information about this? Are there specific techniques or medications that could help me overcome my fear? I want to ensure that I am as well taken care of as possible during the procedure and that no complications arise.
I would greatly appreciate your support and advice to alleviate my concerns and fears regarding the anesthesia. Thank you in advance for your help.
Best regards,
Ella Weinert
Dear Ella Weinert,
Thank you for your message and your trust in my expertise as an anesthetist. It is understandable that you are worried about the upcoming anesthesia and have fear of the procedure. It is important that you educate yourself and prepare well to minimize potential risks and overcome your fears.
There are specific measures to support patients with fear of anesthesia. One of them is the so-called preoperative anesthesia consultation, where you have the opportunity to speak with an anesthetist before the procedure and address any questions you may have. Here, you can also discuss your fears and talk with the doctor about measures to alleviate them.
There are various techniques and medications that can help you overcome your fear. A proven method is preoperative sedation, where a calming medication is administered to reduce your anxiety and make you more relaxed as you enter the operating room. Certain medications can also be used during anesthesia to alleviate fears and make the procedure as comfortable as possible.
It is important that you openly discuss your fears with your anesthetist so that appropriate measures can be taken to help you. Relaxation techniques such as breathing exercises or meditation can also help you calm down and enter the anesthesia more calmly.
It is important to emphasize that anesthesia is a very safe and well-controlled process. Your anesthetist will work closely with you throughout the procedure to ensure that you are well cared for and no complications arise.
I hope that this information has been helpful to you and that you feel somewhat more secure. Please do not hesitate to ask further questions and educate yourself comprehensively to alleviate your fears. You are in good hands and we will do everything to make your procedure as comfortable as possible.
Best regards,
Sebastian Köhler
