Preparing for Surgery

If your child is having surgery, or a procedure requiring anesthesia, we can help you prepare.

Resources for Download

• Countdown to Surgery & Procedures with Anesthesia: English | Español
• Getting Ready for Surgery: English | Español

Video Resources

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

For Kids

For Young Kids (3-8 Years Old)

For Kids

For Parents

For Parents: Preparing for Surgery

Additional Information

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
• Learn How Child Life Specialists Can Help
• Create a Coping & Comfort Plan
• How Child Life Specialists Can Help/Coping & Comfort Plan (combined document)

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