Preparing For Surgery
Once your surgery has been scheduled, you will receive pre-operative information from your surgeon's office
It may be required that you have medical clearance or blood work prior to your procedure. Please check with your surgeon's office.
Things to Bring From Home
* A list of your child's current medication including dose and frequency
* A list of your child's allergies including food allergies
* Any Xrays, CT scans or MRI films
* Immunization records
* Insurance cards
* Photo identification
* A packed bag with articles including clothing, toiletries, and any special items for your child. Parents are welcome to remain with their children during the post-operative hospitalization and should pack items as needed.
* A favorite toy or stuffed animal, blanket, or pacifier
* Any special formula or food that your child may need
Day Before Surgery
* No solid foods after midnight the night before your scheduled procedure.
* Some patients are allowed to have clear liquids up to 2 hours before surgery. Please check with your surgeon's office if you are allowed to have clear liquids.
* Please follow your surgeons' instructions on showering the day before surgery.
* Plan to arrive at the hospital approximately 2 hours before your procedure
Please remember that a parent or legal guardian needs to be with your child on the day of the surgery. We strongly recommend that you arrange for other children in the family to stay with friends or family.
It is imperative that your child is in the best health prior to their surgery. Please let your surgeon know if your child has had any change in their usual health or has any of the following conditions:
* Cold symptoms, such as a runny nose, cough, or fever
* Had any blood thinning products such as aspirin or Ibuprofen 2 weeks prior to surgery
* Please follow our instructions for stopping these prior to surgery
After the procedure
Follow the physicians post-operative discharge instructions as directed.
Upon Discharge, call your surgeon if you experience any of the following
Follow the physicians post-operative discharge instructions as directed.
* Fever over 101F
* Pain or swelling at the incision
* Redness, drainage or bleeding from the incision