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Your Child's Surgery

The Day of Surgery or a Procedure

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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:

  • Seattle Main Campus: 206-987-2045
  • Bellevue Clinic and Surgery Center: 206-884-9200

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.

Winter 2013: Good Growing Newsletter

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