Preoperative Management |
Blood Transfusions in Children
If your child's doctor decides that your child needs blood or blood products, he or she will explain the reasons for the transfusion. |
Hospital Visit / Preoperative Clinic
Touring the hospital before surgery can help your child see the sights, sounds, and events he or she will experience the day of surgery. It is a non-threatening, often reassuring, way to learn about the hospital. |
Informed Consent
You will be asked to sign an informed consent form which states in detail that you understand the risks and benefits of your child's surgery. |
Latex Allergy
Symptoms of latex allergy include watery or itchy eyes, wheezing, hives, flushing or a skin rash, itching, or swelling. |
Preoperative Visit with the Surgeon
This is the time to ask questions: What are the expected results? What are the possible risks and complications? How long will the surgery take? |