Surgery
Understanding surgery, how to prepare, and how to take care of your child after surgery can speed up their recovery and healing time.
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Definition
Read up on all the definitions you need to know about surgery, standard procedures, and types of surgeons.
Diagnosis
Diagnosing health concerns requiring surgical intervention, as well as symptoms post-operation.
Management
Everything you need to know about managing your surgery journey from discovery to recovery.
Recovery
Recovery is an big part of any surgery - get information about what recovery looks like for different surgeries.
Related Conditions
Read up on conditions related to, or caused by surgery, whether they were present before or after your procedure.
Types
Review all the different kinds of surgeries that are available to treat a variety of health conditions.
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Definition
When Your Child Needs Surgery: Words to Use with Your Child
Learn ways to talk to your child about surgery, including some common words and phrases and how to explain them.
Types
Types of Anesthesia for Children
During surgery, your child will be given some form of anesthesia — medicine given to relieve pain and sensation.
Preparing for a Surgery
Definition
When Your Child Needs Surgery: The Operating Room and Staff
Types
Types of Surgery
Management
Preparing Your Child for Surgery
Definition
The Surgical Team for Children
Management
Preoperative Visit with Your Child's Surgeon
Management
Preparing Your Teen for Surgery
After Surgery
Discomforts and Complications After a Child Has Surgery
Common discomforts after surgery include nausea and vomiting, soreness in the throat, and restlessness or sleeplessness.
Pain Control After Your Child's Surgery
If your child has moderate to severe pain, they may receive narcotics during and after surgery. If your child is in the ICU after surgery, they may receive sedatives along with pain medicines.
Caring for Your Child’s Incision
Follow these tips to help your child's incision heal as it should and to help prevent infection.
Discharge from the Hospital
Learn what you can expect about hospital discharge after your child has minor surgery.
