Preparing a child for surgery

Preparing a child for surgery

·        Talk to the child about what is going to happen and why.

·        Reassure your child that you will be there too

·        Answer your child‟ questions

·        Use simple terms that the child can understand

·        Take a favourite toy.  It can have bandages too

·        Be honest without scaring: „It will hurt for a bit – but we‟ll try and make it better”

·        Tell the child he/she will be going home with you when it‟s finished

·        Don‟t be surprised if the child gets angry with you: this is normal