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The Child Having Surgery Home
Surgical Overview
Methods of Surgery
The Hospital Setting
Preoperative Management
Preoperative Visit with the Surgeon
Hospital Visit / Preoperative Clinic
Latex Allergy
Informed Consent
Preparing a Child for Surgery
Preparing the Infant for Surgery
When Your Baby Needs a Test, Procedure, or Surgery
Preparing the Toddler for Surgery
When Your Toddler or Preschooler Needs a Test, Procedure, or Surgery
Preparing the Preschooler for Surgery
Preparing the School-Aged Child for Surgery
When Your School-Aged Child Needs a Test, Procedure, or Surgery
Preparing the Teenager for Surgery
When Your Teen Needs a Test, Procedure, or Surgery
Preparing Siblings for Surgery
Surgery and the Breastfeeding Infant
The Day of Surgery
Intraoperative Care
The Operating Room
The Surgical Team
Types of Anesthesia
Postoperative Care
Recovery Room / Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
Intensive Care
Discomforts and Complications After Surgery
Pain Control
Play Therapy
Discharge from the Hospital