Patient Information: Surgery In Children
Information for parents & families
Below is a selection of helpful resources, including links to information leaflets designed to support you in caring for your child before, during, and after a hospital stay.
You’ll also find leaflets explaining common reasons why children may need surgery, as well as guidance on recognising when to seek medical help and tips for maintaining your child’s health.
Sometimes doctors and nurses use
big words which are hard to understand.
Click the boxes below to find out what these words mean.
Urology
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ENT
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Orthopaedic
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General Surgery
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Pre and Post op
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Help and Information
How to support my child before, during and after a hospital visit.
| Title | Link |
|---|---|
| Caring for someone recovering from a general anaesthetic or sedation | |
| Your child’s general anaesthetic | |
| General Anaesthesia: A guide for young people | |
| Common Risks & Events | |
| Dennis has an anaesthetic | |
| Rees Bear has an Anaesthetic | |
| Medicine Management for Children | |
| Discharge Questions for Parents to ask |
Urology advice
General Surgery Advice
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There are also lots of organisations who have produced information to help patients and families who will need multiple surgeries in their lifetime. These organisations include;