Resources to Help Children and Families Prepare for Surgery
At University Hospitals, we understand how stressful it can be for a family when a child has to undergo an operation.
That’s why the dedicated staff at University Hospitals Prentiss Pediatric Surgery Center takes every possible preoperative measure to ensure that families are fully prepared before the surgical procedure takes place.
With our pediatric surgery guide, patients and their families can get details on everything leading up to and following the procedure, including information about surgical preparations and preoperative testing, instructions for both pre- and postoperative care, and tips for preparing children for surgery.
Knowing what to expect and how to prepare for surgery can help make the experience as seamless and stress-free as possible, for both parents and children. Surgical resources for families include guides to: