Parents are permitted to accompany their child to the pre-surgery waiting area, but are not permitted in the operating area where the anesthesia is given. Parents may be allowed to rejoin their children in the recovery room. A favorite toy or stuffed animal can be a great source of comfort to your child. Just remember to mark the item with your child s name. Each child reacts differently to anesthesia.
Some children do feel sick after being under anesthesia.
This may occur in the recovery room, in which case a nurse will be available to care for your child. Generally children can wear their underwear to the operating room. It is also a good idea to bring an extra pair to be prepared for possible accidents. Our Special Pre-surgery Tour Scheduling a child for surgery can be a stressful time for your family. The staff at Cooper would like to help make this experience a comfortable and positive one.