English Phrase

Audio

Greeting Phrases

Hello

My name is ___

I am the anesthesiologist taking care of you today

Please give me a few moments to get the help of an interpreter

Emergency Phrases

You will need to go fully asleep because this is an emergency. 

You will need general anesthesia for your surgery because this is an emergency.

Take some deep breaths.

We are placing monitors to keep you safe. 

I know that this is scary.

We will take good care of you.

We are testing how well your anesthesia is working. Let me know if you feel any sharp pain.

We need to place an IV to give you medicine and fluids, to keep you safe. 

We need to place a catheter in your bladder. I’m sorry, this may be uncomfortable.