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Your Child's Surgery
How Do I Prepare My Child
Preparing Your Child
Babies
Toddlers
Preschoolers
School-Age Children
Teens
Helping Your Other Children Cope
Before Surgery Timeline
6 Weeks Before
2-3 Weeks Before
1 Day Before
The Night Before
The Morning Of
At the Hospital
Getting Ready For the OR
The Operating Room (OR)
Post-Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU)
After Surgery
Day Surgery
Staying More than 1 Night
Patient Safety
Going Home
Plan for Transportation Home
Care at Home After Surgery
Resources
Packing Lists
Healthcare Team Members
In Hospital Resources
Parent's Surgery FAQs
Anesthesia FAQs for Children
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See the following resources to learn what we do to keep your child safe and what you can do to keep your child safe during their hospital stay.
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