Preparing Your Child for Day Surgery

Before the Operation

• The pre-operative assessment takes place approximately 2 days before the operation.
  IMPORTANT: Your child and at least one parent must attend the pre-operative assessment.
• If your child has taken antibiotics or received a vaccination within the last 14 days, please contact us by telephone in advance.
• Language barrier? Please bring an interpreter with you!
• If you are unable to attend your appointment, please let us know as early as possible.

Please Bring

• Referral form
• Referral for hospital admission
• Health insurance card
• Your child’s height and weight

One Day Before the Operation

Please call +49 231 953 21639 one day before the operation, between 5:30 pm and 6:00 pm.

You Will Be Told

• Where do we need to go?
• What time do we need to be there?
• From what time must my child stop eating?
• From what time must my child stop drinking?

On the Day of the Operation

• Please give your child a shower on the day of the operation.
• Dress your child in loose, comfortable clothing.
• Your child may bring their favourite toy.
• Please do not apply any cream or lotion to your child’s skin.
• Your child must not wear jewellery.
• Your child must not wear nail polish.

Please obtain age-appropriate pain medication containing paracetamol or ibuprofen for use at home.

If Your Child Is Unwell

Does your child have a fever, cough or any other symptoms?

Please call the outpatient clinic in advance on +49 231 953 21639.

After the Operation

You will be notified as soon as your child is in the recovery room. Only then may one parent enter the recovery room to be with your child.

Important Information for the Journey Home

• Two adults are required for the car journey home.
• One person drives. The other person looks after the child.

At Home

• Continue to ensure your child gets plenty of rest in bed.
• Serve light food in the evening.
• If any complications arise, you can call the hospital at any time:

Questions? Contact Ward K 11

+49 231 953 21638 (9:00 am–12:00 pm) or kch-ambulanz@klinikumdo.de