Patients
Pre-Surgery Instructions
Follow these important steps before your child’s surgery to help ensure a safe and successful experience.
THE DAYS BEFORE SURGERY
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT
- Your child has nothing to eat or drink after midnight the night before surgery. This includes water, chewing gum, and hard candy.
- You and your child arrive at the surgery center on time.
- Your child wears loose, comfortable clothing and leaves all jewelry at home.
- Your child wears glasses (if needed) and leaves contact lenses at home.
- Bring hearing aids if your child uses them.
- You bring your child’s medications, inhalers, or other necessary medical items as instructed by our nurse.
- Cold
- Fever
- Congestion
- Exposure to illness
- Any change in health
Please notify our office and Valleygate of any changes in your child’s condition before surgery day.
- Insurance card and be prepared to pay any copays or deductibles
- Valid photo ID (parent/guardian required)
- Legal documents (guardianship, power of attorney, etc.), if applicable
- If a guardian cannot attend, call ahead to arrange documentation
Eight Convenient Ambulatory Surgery Center Locations on the East Coast.
Safe, high-quality outpatient surgical care for children and families.
