Pediatric Surgery - Pre - Operative Support and Education

Pre- Admission Clinic nurses contacts patient/family by telephone or in-person visit and provides pre-op education and support to the patient and family in preparation for surgery.

First time pediatric elective surgical patients that do not require an anesthetic consult will be contacted approximately 2 weeks in advance of the surgical appointment to provide pre-op education and advance coordination of care to pediatric patients with a scheduled surgical procedure. At this appointmnet a pediatric nurse will interview the patient and family / guardian and provide education or resources to prepare the child for their surgery. Depending on the child's medical history this clinic appointment may be completed in person at the clinic or over the phone.

For more information: Pre-Operative Nursing Consult