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Royal College of Anaesthetists resources on supporting your child through anaesthesia on what to say and when to say it.

From staying active to looking after your mental health, the choices you make before surgery can have a big impact on how well you recover. Here are 10 simple steps from the Royal College of Anaesthetists that can help you feel your best, reduce risks, and speed up your recovery.

Dennis has an anaesthetic from the Royal College of Anaesthetics helps children understand what it’s like to have a general anaesthetic, using familiar Beano characters to help reduce any anxiety they may have about surgery. Children aged 7 to 11 can accompany Dennis on a...

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This resource from the Royal College of Anaesthetists explains what to expect when your child comes into hospital to have an operation with a general anaesthetic. It has been written by anaesthetists, working together with patient representatives and parents.

A Royal College of Anaesthetics (RCOA) story for younger children about having an anaesthetic.

This resource from the Royal College of Anaesthetists is perfect for teens wanting to answer questions about having an anaesthetic.

This comic book resource from the Royal College of Anaesthetists is perfect for children wanting to learn more about having an anaesthetic.