Preparing for Surgery
Thank you for choosing Cincinnati Children’s for your child’s care. We believe the family and staff are partners, working together in the best interest of your child.
Preoperative Program
We recommend all patients participate in a preoperative program to help families prepare for surgery. Learn more about visiting the Peña Colorectal Center.
Bioethics Consultation
Patients, families and healthcare providers may face difficult decisions involving ethical principles or religious and cultural beliefs. For help, contact the Bioethics Committee team. The lines of communication are open 24 hours a day, and consultation is free.
Before Surgery
- Preparing for Surgery
- Eating and Drinking Before Surgery and Diagnostic Tests
- Preparing Everyone for Surgery
- What to Tell Your Child Before a Procedure
- What to Expect on Surgery Day
- Parent Tip: How to Help Reduce Your Child’s Anxiety
