Preparing for Surgery

If your child is having surgery, or a procedure requiring anesthesia, we can help you prepare. Download our Countdown to Surgery & Procedures with Anesthesia book in English or Spanish for more information.

Discussing surgery with your child may be challenging. Download our Getting Ready for Surgery book written by our Child Life Specialists for more information.

The below videos walk parents and kids through what they can expect before, during and after a patient's surgery. 

For Parents: Preparing for Surgery

For Kids: Preparing for Surgery

Resources

View more resources below about scheduling your child's procedure, what to expect during your visit and post-procedure care. 

Scheduling Your Child's Procedure

Get more information about how to schedule your child's procedure:

• Complete this History & Physical Form with your pediatrician or primary care physician 30 days before your child's scheduled procedure
• Find maps and directions to the main hospital, Outpatient Center in Westchester and Surgery Center in Northbrook. 
• Explore our hospital and review a list of hospital amenities

What to Expect During Your Visit

Get more information on what to expect the day of your child's visit:

• Understand your patient rights and responsibilities
• Know how to keep your child safe
• Learn more about our approach to family-centered care
• Meet your child's care team

Post-procedure Care

Get more information for after your visit:

• Get answers to billing questions
• Request your child's medical records
• Download our observation policy for infants after anesthesia: English | Español