Five Important Things to Do
1. Do not allow your child to eat or drink
Follow the instructions you are given before your child's surgery/procedure or your child may not be able to have it.
2. Give your child a bath
If given to you, use the Hibiclens cleanser as directed by your healthcare provider. Pay special attention to the surgical site (avoiding eyes, ears and mouth).
3. Check for illness
If your child has symptoms of a cold or flu on the morning of the surgery/procedure, call:
4. Bring important things
Here is a list of important things to bring.
5. Arrive on time
It is very important to arrive at the hospital at the time you are given so that your child's surgery can happen.