Home Services Surgical Services What to Expect Day of Surgery

Day of Surgery

• Only two adults may accompany your child in the CARES Unit. Please arrange coverage for the care and needs of siblings.
• You and your child will be admitted to private accommodations in the CARES Unit.
• Please remember to bring your child's car seat or booster seat for safe discharge home.

Prior to Surgery/Procedure

• You will visit with your child's anesthesiologist, surgeon, and CARES nurse prior to surgery.
• Again, your child may take a "comfort" item to surgery in order to decrease possible separation anxiety.

Child Life Services

• The CARES Unit will provide child life services, advocating for the psychosocial, developmental, emotional and educational needs of your child.
• Our child life staff will strive to create for your child a non-threatening, supportive, age-appropriate understanding of his/her hospital surroundings. Additionally, our child life personnel will provide activities for your child while awaiting the surgical start time.