You may encounter the following procedures and equipment during the hospitalization. A stethoscope is used to listen to the heart and lungs. The blood pressure is taken by wrapping a cuff around the arm. It can be drawn from a vein in the hand or from the bend in the elbow. Several samples may be needed.
Children feel safer in the hospital if their parents are nearby.
You'll be encouraged to stay and give your youngster comfort and support. The doctor will check it to make sure your heart and lungs can handle the stress of surgery. Typically, three to five sticky pads are placed on different parts of the body. A tube placed in a vein for giving medicine or liquids. This tube will be capped or connected to tubing and liquid.