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This site is specifically for parents of kids with clefts being treated at Primary Children's Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, but I hope that there will be information that is helpful to all parents of kids with clefts. If you are just starting to learn about clefts, I would suggest starting with the "General Information" topic and going from there. To find information on a specific doctor or topic, click on one of the links on the right. You can also search the blog using the box below the topic list. If you have information or experiences to share, please leave comments or contact me to do a guest post at kidswithcleftsblog@gmail.com. Thanks for visiting!

Friday, October 30, 2009

How do I prepare my child for surgery?

There are some good suggestions and resources on the PCMC webpage here.

There is also a pre-surgery class that includes a tour of the hospital, activities for various age groups to help prepare them for their experience the day of surgery and an opportunity for older children to discuss their concerns with a surgery nurse and child life specialist, and an opportunity for parents to ask questions. Classes are held Monday through Thursday at 4:30 p.m., and you can check in at the 2nd floor surgery registration area. If you would like to attend, you can register by calling (801) 662-2824 and giving them your child's name and age, the date you plan to attend, how many are coming, and the type of surgery your child is having. You can get more information here if you're interested.

More suggestions to come...

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