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Recovery Room/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
Once surgery is done, your child will be brought to the recovery room, also called the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU).
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Hospital Visit: Preoperative Clinic
Touring the hospital before surgery can help your child see the sights, sounds, and events they will experience the day of surgery. It is a nonthreatening, often reassuring, way to learn about the hospital.
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Understanding Informed Consent
You will be asked to sign an informed consent form. It states in detail that you understand the risks and benefits of your child's surgery.
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Preoperative Visit with Your Child's Surgeon
This is the time to ask questions: What are the expected results? What are the possible risks and complications? How long will the surgery take?
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Preparing the School-Aged Child for Surgery
Have your child explain back to you what is going to happen in the hospital. School-aged children sometimes will listen carefully but not understand all that was said.
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Preparing the Infant for Surgery
It's important to keep your baby's routine the same before the day of surgery. Make sure you, your baby, and your family are well rested.
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Preparing the Preschooler for Surgery
One of the major fears preschoolers have is fear of the unknown. Tell your child about the surgery several days before the procedure and perhaps even visit the hospital for a tour.
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Preparing Siblings for Surgery
When your child goes to the hospital, brothers and sisters may feel afraid, worried, or confused. They're often afraid simply because they don't know what to expect, and they may imagine the worst. Here's what you can do to help.
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Preparing Your Teen for Surgery
Allow your teen to be part of the decision-making process. Encourage them to make a list of questions to ask the doctors.
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