For patients with a phobia of needles it can be easier to breathe the gas first to achieve a certain level of sedation before the intravenous line for anaesthesia is put in...
But whether you get the injection first..
... or the gas ...
... it doesn't matter.
... because both ultimately lead to intubation - the surgeron is already waiting!
You seem a little uncomfortable with me bringing that up. Is this the first time you’ve ever been checked or changed by a nurse?
I see.
Well, I promise you that there’s nothing to be embarrassed or uncomfortable about. I even totally understand if you get a bit excited down there during your check or change. It’s a very natural and totally normal.
Ok?
Ok. ☺️
Just to create even more ease, how about I walk you through each step verbally and before it takes place? How does that sound?
Perfect.
Ok, I’m going to start by pulling back the sheets…