Answer
Spinal anaesthesia usually allows you to remain awake while your lower body is numb. The team will explain whether sedation or general anaesthesia is also planned.
Sources for this answer
- NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance
- Ampres 10 mg/ml solution for injection — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
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