This is where the Air Care system, a national network of charitable air transportation resources can help. They combine the resources of the corporate aviation sector, commercial airline sector and private aviation sector. The mission of the alliance is to ensure that no financially needy patient is denies access to distant specialized medical evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and on-going care. The resources are coordinated in one place-The National Patient Assistance Center. Toronto Parents often wonder how they can prepare their child for surgery.
Helpful approaches depend on the child s age and stage of development.
Infants cannot easily be made aware of plans for surgery but having calm parents available to provide comfort and security after the baby wakes up from surgery really helps. Young children pick up on parents anxiety quickly so anything you can do to prepare and take care of yourself when your child undergoes surgery will go a long way in supporting them. Bring familiar objects such as a favorite toys, blankets, books or music with you to the hospital. Preschool and school aged children may benefit from learning about hospitals. Role playing is a useful way to help your child become familiar with the routines of the hospital.