We know that on the day of the procedure or surgery, your child may be hungry or anxious. You know best how to comfort them. Please let us know if you have ideas or need our help keeping your child comfortable on the day of their procedure or surgery.
You are here today for your child’s procedure. No one knows your child as well as you, and we would love to learn more about what you think will help your child cope with this experience. If your child has a particular toy, blanket, or other object that helps them feel better in uncomfortable situations, let us know!
You will soon meet your pediatric anesthesia team. The anesthesia team will review with you the plan for pain control during the procedure in the operating room and immediately afterward while in the recovery room. Some pain or discomfort is expected after a procedure or surgery. If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s pain control plan, please talk with us about it. It is important to us that you understand and feel comfortable with the plan.
Some children may have an IV placed prior to going to sleep. Your anesthesiologist will explain why this may be necessary and can explain different options to help control the discomfort of having an IV placed.
Questions to ask your pediatric anesthesiologist today include:
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