Woke up during orthopaedic surgery, had a blanket over my face so tried to remove it to get help, realised my arms were strapped down, tried to speak but had a mask on, managed to wriggle around enough to see the lights and realise I was in surgery still, at which point I felt very panicked.
Apparently the surgeon saw me after but I don’t recall seeing them at all. Didn’t see them before surgery despite waiting in pre op triage for over an hour.
Afterwards it has been very difficult to get any explanation as to what happened or reassurance that this was not normal. The whole experience has left me anxious and I would not trust Charles gairdener with my care again.
At the time of writing this, I have been told that despite consenting to general anaesthetic, this was switched for sedation only on the day, without my consent. I will be seeking my records for further evaluation as to my rights.
Based on my experience, I will be very cautious with this hospital.
"Experience during orthopaedic surgery"
About: Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital / Orthopaedic Surgery Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Orthopaedic Surgery Nedlands 6009
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