Surgery Center
From pre-surgery preparation to rehabilitation advice, you'll find resources here to help you support your child every step of the way. Explore these topics so you feel confident and informed throughout your child's surgery and recovery.
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When Your Baby Needs a Test, Procedure, or Surgery
Talk with your baby's healthcare provider about being present as much as possible for the test or procedure. Child development experts say it's best to keep to a minimum the amount of time your child is separated from you at this age.
Recovery
Discomforts and Complications After a Child Has Surgery
Common discomforts after surgery include nausea and vomiting, soreness in the throat, and restlessness or sleeplessness.
In the hospital
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Types
Types of Surgery
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Recovery
Intensive Care
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Recovery
Play Therapy for a Child in the Hospital
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Recovery
Recovery Room/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
Getting ready for your child's surgery
Going home
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Outpatient Rehabilitation
If you’re recovering from an illness, surgery, or injury, you may need outpatient rehabilitation. This means you’ll receive one or more types of therapy after you’ve been discharged from a hospital or clinic.
After Surgery: Discomforts and Complications
Detailed information on postoperative discomforts and potential complications, including shock, hemorrhage, wound infection, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary complications, urinary retention, and reaction to anesthesia.
Discharge from the Hospital
Learn what you can expect about hospital discharge after your child has minor surgery.
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.
