Anesthesia - have surgery under full anesthesia
Full anesthesia
Safe and secure anesthesia – individually tailored anesthesia at Charlottenlund Private Hospital
Anesthesia with a focus on comfort, safety and personal care
At Charlottenlund Privathospital, your safety and security are always at the forefront. Our experienced anesthesiologists and anesthesiology nurses are ready to ensure optimal anesthesia, regardless of whether you are having a minor or major surgical procedure. You can feel completely safe in the knowledge that you will be closely monitored before, during and after your operation. Our anesthesiologists are all employed at public hospitals and are used to anesthetizing both small and large children. As something very special, Charlottenlund Privathospital offers anesthesia for children up to 6 months of age for certain procedures. Charlottenlund Privathospital is the private hospital in Denmark with the most experience with anesthetizing young children.
Why is anesthesia important?
A well-functioning anesthesia is a prerequisite for you to undergo surgery without pain and discomfort. Our specialists always adapt the anesthesia to the individual patient and procedure, so that you receive the most gentle and effective treatment.
How anesthesia is performed at Charlottenlund Private Hospital
Before your surgery, you will meet one of our anesthesiologists who will review the surgery you are about to have, go over fasting rules and explain how the anesthesia will be administered. Your health, previous experiences with anesthesia and your wishes and needs will be reviewed. This way, we can tailor an anesthesia that suits you. Before you are anesthetized, you will be given some pills to take - this medicine will make you wake up without nausea and discomfort.
Throughout the operation, you are closely monitored with modern equipment, and the anesthesiologist is present throughout. This means that you are in the safest hands – from the time you fall asleep until you wake up again. Charlottenlund Privathospital uses exclusively the latest respirators from Dräger - which has delivered the best and newest anesthesia equipment on the market - something that many other private hospitals envy us.
Aftermath and awakening
After the procedure, you will be taken to our recovery area, where a specially trained recovery nurse will keep you under close observation until you are fully awake and stable. Most patients experience only mild discomfort or fatigue after anesthesia, and our staff will provide effective pain relief and care to give you the best possible start to your recovery.
Often you don't remember much of the first thing that happens right after you wake up, but when you are fully awake, the recovery nurse calls the surgeon who will come and inform you in writing and verbally about the surgery and the aftermath.
Safe and secure and with you and the good experience at the center.
Your safety is our most important task
At Charlottenlund Privathospital we are proud to offer anesthesia at the highest level with a focus on safety, comfort and respect for the individual patient. We know that many people can feel nervous before an operation and the loss of control associated with full anesthesia - that is why we are always available to answer your questions and create peace and trust.
Patient opinion
"From the examination by Jesper Balle to the operation and follow-up examination. Short waiting time and highly professional staff. All the way through. I felt very safe and really well taken care of 🙏💚
And no - never nice to have surgery and the discomfort without pain afterwards. But hold on, it's been worth it 🙏 I'm deeply grateful to now be able to breathe through my nose. I only have high praise and thanks for Charlottenlund Private Hospital and the staff! Thank you 🙏💚"

Frequently Asked Questions
Is it dangerous to go under general anesthesia?
For healthy people without serious illnesses, the risk of a planned (elective) operation with general anesthesia is extremely low. At the same time, you are constantly monitored by both an anesthesiologist and an anesthesia nurse who continuously measure your heart rate, control your breathing and the pain medication.
How much pain do you have when you wake up?
Most people actually experience more pleasure than discomfort after surgery - and the vast majority report having slept better than ever!
Some patients complain of mild discomfort or soreness. Quite a few will experience nausea, but this is extremely rare.
You will always be given pain medication both during and after the surgery so that you wake up as comfortably as possible.
Most patients can go home a few hours after the surgery is over and no one is discharged until they are ready for this and we consider it appropriate.
Can you wake up during the operation?
It is extremely rare. Modern monitoring and anesthetics make the risk very low – well under 1 in 10,000 patients.
The anesthesiologist constantly monitors you and continuously adjusts the dosage so that you sleep safely throughout the operation.