The Days Before Surgery

Preparing Your Child for Surgery

Getting Ready for Surgery

Cincinnati Children's offers age-appropriate strategies on what to tell your child about surgery.

The staff at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center has prepared some helpful information and checklists for patients and families as they prepare for surgery.

A nurse will attempt to contact you by telephone within two business days before the operation and will:

  • Review eating and drinking instructions
  • Ask about your child's health, medications and recent exposures to infectious diseases