Thursday 14 November 2024
Salisbury Foundation Trust

Having an Operation

Some children may need to have an operation as part of their treatment. Sometimes this is a planned event, such as needing to have tonsils removed, but other times this is unexpected for example, with a broken leg. Preparing for an operation and the care that is needed afterwards is very similar for planned or emergency operations.

It can help to prepare your child for their operation if they are given simple, honest explanations about why they are coming into hospital and what will happen. This will help them to recover faster and cope better with the experience.

Before the Operation
Going to Theatre
During and after the Operation
Going home

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