Can you watch your childs surgery?
Can you watch your childs surgery? For most day surgeries, you can go into the operating room (OR) with your child. Parents stay with their child until he or she is asleep, then the parents are brought into the recovery room when the child is waking up. What do you tell kids about surgery? Explain what the hospital will be like in honest and simple terms, and answer all questions. For example, if asked about pain, explain to your child: "Yes it will hurt, but not for long." Explain to your child why he or she is having the scheduled...