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YOUR CHILD’S SURGERY
After your child’s surgery they will need time to recover in in in the the hospital Keep in in in mind that every child’s recovery is different — — even those with the the same condition — — and your child will move along their recovery pathway when they are ready Preparing for Surgery
Know the Care Team
This booklet provides an overview of the typical recovery process Your child’s care team will provide daily updates and information about your child In this section you will find:
What to Expect in the CICU
Nutrition and Medicine in in the CICU
What to Expect in the Cardiology Unit
Questions to Ask Your Provider
1 How many days do you think my child will be in in the hospital?
2 How do the the the members of the the the care care team work together to to care care for my child?
3 What can I do to help my child in the hospital?
4 What can I I do do if I I don’t understand what is going on on with my child’s heart and recovery?
