Do the following on the morning of surgery.
Call the hospital if your child is sick
If your child has a fever, or flu-like symptoms call the hospital. You may still be asked to come in on the day of surgery. The doctor that gives your child anesthesia (sleep medicine) will decide if your child can have surgery or if it needs to be postponed until your child is feeling better.
Make sure your child has an empty stomach
Your child’s stomach must be empty except for important medicine. Make sure your child doesn’t eat anything before surgery because their stomach must be empty. Don’t give your child gum or candy before surgery.
You can give your child any medicines they can’t miss. If you have questions about which medicines your child should take, talk to your child’s doctor or pharmacist. Take medicines before you leave home with no more than 30 mL (1 ounce) of water.
What to wear to the hospital
Have your child wear comfortable clothing to the hospital, such as a large t-shirt or a pajama top with bottoms.
If your child wears contact lenses, have them wear eyeglasses to the hospital.
See our suggested
packing list.
Arrive on time
Arrive to the hospital on time. Give yourself an extra 30 minutes for parking and walking to the patient registration desk. You may need to pay for parking.
