It allows children to become familiar with what to expect the day of surgery, while providing an opportunity for them to express their related thoughts and. A note book and pen to write down any questions or information you need. Best sellers in children s books see more previous page. As your child awakens, he or she will not even realize you left. Hopkins children s guide to surgery coloring book this coloring book was created to help you prepare your child for the experience of coming to johns hopkins children s center for surgery. The story, complete with great illustrations, is a. Preparing kids for surgery with coloring books verywell. After the surgery, you may return to your child in the recovery room. A great book for parents to read to their children in preparation for surgery. Talking to your child about a hospital visit or a serious illness can be hard. When typically well children come in, it can be scary because they dont know what to expect. Our staff are experts in caring for children and their families.
Your childs surgical team, and everyone at chop who helps care for your child, will do everything. Preparing your child for surgery for parents nemours. When children need surgery and anesthesia, it can be hard to explain to them whats going to happen. Download a copy of the same day surgery prep book pdf.
Guide to your childs surgery childrens hospital of philadelphia. Hopkins childrens guide to surgery coloring book johns. It talks about a boy named iggy who is getting his tonsils out a very common procedure but also one of our most challenging. Children about to undergo any kind of surgery will enjoy learning from luke as he retells his story.
Your child may be able to wear his or her own pajamas though some units may require a child to wear hospital pajamas. Written by an anesthesiologist, the content is very accurate. A mott child life specialist shares several books that can help. Find out all the information you need about your childs surgery or hospital stay. Bhatias book takes a potentially scary experience and turns it into a fun adventure. An accurate portrayal of surgery framed in a way children can understand. Experts agree that coloring books are a gentle and effective way to prepare a child for surgery.
Therefore, we are providing you with the information and resources you need to know to prepare children of all ages for what occurs before, during and after surgery. Ask the doctors, nurses, or staff for the information you need about what will take place so that you can prepare your child and deal with your own fears or concerns. Preparing for your childs surgery we want your family s experience at johns hopkins children s center to be a positive one. Preparing your child for surgery for parents nemours kidshealth. Ask about the scrub club program, which prepares children and families for surgery, provided through the child life department. There are many coloring pages and books available to help children learn about surgery in a way that is not scary or intimidating and may clear up any misunderstandings your child may have.
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