Preparing for surgery at Prisma Health Children's Hospital: What to expect for you and your grown-up

#PrismaHealth understands that preparing for surgery could seem like a frightening, confusing experience, especially for children who may not quite understand what to expect. To help your child feel more comfortable before their procedure, we've put together this helpful video.

We'll walk you through what to expect, from the moment you arrive at Prisma Health Children's Hospital through the time you're ready to head out and recovery at home. You'll get both a visual and narrative guide through what each room they may enter will look like, what kinds of things their medical team may need them to do, how certain steps of preparing for surgery will look or feel and reassure them that their surgical and recovery teams, as well as their trusted grown-up, will be there throughout the process.

Watching this video few a through times offers you the opportunity not only to prepare your child for what to expect, but also to ask if they have any questions that either you or your child's doctor will be able to answer to help them feel even more at ease.

At Prisma Health Children's Hospital, we understand that your child's comfort and confidence is key, and we hope this video helps to create a more positive surgical experience.

Learn more about the Prisma Health Children's Hospital in Greenville, South Carolina: prismahealthchildrens.org/