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Heart Surgery
Preparing your child and yourselves for his surgery may help reduce your family's stress during this time.
Our team is committed to helping children who need surgery and their families cope well with the experience. We want you to know what's going to happen each step of the way.
Visit the main hospital Web site to learn more about what to expect if your child is having surgery including:
- What to do once surgery is scheduled
- Tips to help your child feel safer about the surgery
- What to bring the day of surgery
- What to expect the day of surgery
- Helpful questions to ask your child's doctor
- How to prepare for care at home
Visit the main hospital Web site to find out what you need to know about your child's stay at Children's, including:
- Things to do before your child's arrival
- Preparing your child for a hospital stay
- What to expect during your child's stay
- Helpful questions to ask your child's doctor
- Information to help you after your child has been discharged