Goryeb Children's Hospital participates in the ACS NSQIP Pediatric program, which enables participating hospitals to collect highly reliable clinical data and compare their surgical outcomes with the outcomes of other participants in the program.
What part about surgery is most stressful for an infant? Recognizing what is stressful to infants can guide you in planning for your baby's surgery. Infants may become upset about:
- Separation from parents
- Having many different caregivers
- Seeing strange sights, sounds, and smells
- New and different routines
- Interrupted sleep
- Day and night confusion
How do I prepare my infant for surgery?
- It is important to keep your baby's routine the same before the day of surgery.
- Make sure you, your baby, and your family are well rested.
- Bring your baby's favorite security item and soothing music to the hospital to create a more familiar environment for your baby. Make a tape of your voice reading or singing for the nursing staff to play when you are not there.
- Let the nursing staff know what your baby's usual schedule is, including sleep patterns and feeding habits.
- Make plans for at least one parent to be with your baby as much as possible so that he or she will have a familiar touch, voice, and smile.
- Most important, try to remain calm. Your baby will sense if you are frightened or stressed.
- Be well informed about what to expect on the day of surgery and ask questions to alleviate any fears you might have. Relaxed, nonverbal communication such as voice, facial expressions, gestures, and body language can give positive assurance to your baby.
- Be patient with your baby. It is normal for him or her to cry and be fussy during this stressful time. Your baby may be very clingy or hard to comfort.
- The brief period before surgery when the baby cannot eat or drink can be difficult. Plan to distract, rock, walk, and comfort him or her during this time.
- Take care of yourself. Simplify your life; do not be afraid to ask for help from family and friends. Remaining positive and calm can help reduce your baby's anxiety.
At the Family Surgery Program at Atlantic Health System Children's Health, physician services are provided by Atlantic Medical Group and are on staff at Goryeb Children's Hospital.
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