 Every parent hopes their child will be healthy, but the reality is children get sick and can sometimes need elective surgery for everything from heart issues to hernias. From pre-op to post-op, here’s how to prepare for your child’s trip to the hospital.
Just the Facts:
- Getting as much information as possible beforehand will help you feel less overwhelmed–you may even be able to take a virtual tour of the hospital's operating room.
- If your child is otherwise healthy and over three months, you may be able to accompany him into the OR until he is asleep.
- For years people thought infants didn't experience pain, but that is now known to be a myth–signs of pain in infants and small children include decreased movement, grimacing, irritability and crying.
- Although your child will have one-on-one nursing care in the recovery room, you can help make him feel better by distracting him with a favorite toy, book or game.
Prepping for Your Child's Surgery
If your child needs elective surgery, it's important to educate yourself because the more you know, the calmer you will be and the better able to comfort and reassure your child. The first step is to take advantage of all the resources the hospital has to offer.
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