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Pre-Operative Information
CoxHealth Children's Hospital Services
Pre-Operative Parties provide
a fun way for children to get acquainted with the hospital setting and
meet staff prior to surgery. The Party Agenda  includes:
- Explanation of medical equipment
- Tour of hospital (including operating room)
- Video presentation of outpatient hospital experience
- Family surgery orientation for parents
- Refreshments and gift for the child
7-8:30 p.m. every Thursday in the 700 West Classroom at Cox South
2-3:30 p.m. every Sunday in the Ozark Room at Cox Walnut Lawn
To make reservations, or for additional information, please call the
Child Life Department at 417/269-6784 or Pediatrics at 417/269-6700.
Remember to:
- Pack comfort items (blanket, pacifier, bottle, tippy cup and/or stuffed
animals) plus an extra pair of underwear in case of an accident.
- Pack toys to keep your child occupied while waiting.
- Check with your doctor and follow any pre-op suggestions.
Family surgery reminders:
- Pregnant mothers are encouraged to accompany their child to holding
but they should not be in the operating room.
- The way your child goes to sleep with anesthesia is usually the way
they will awaken, so they may be upset.
- Each anesthesiologist is different in the way they handle induction
in the operating room. If you are not close enough to touch your child
please remember to keep talking to reassure them and keep them calm.
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