Evaluation of patients’ awareness for elective surgery referred to Al-Zahra and Imam Reza hospitals in Tabriz on spinal and general anesthesia and their selection factors in the preoperative anesthetic in 2011-2012

Abstract

Background: patients can develop complications and prevent unwanted side effects and additional costs on patients and hospitals by knowing methods of anesthesia. The purpose of this study is evaluating patients' awareness for elective surgery on spinal and general anesthesia and factors influencing their preference.