Children and families facing surgery may have a lot of questions. In an effort to answer these questions and prepare you for their upcoming surgery, Children’s National Hospital offers a pre-surgical tour video. Knowing what to expect makes anesthesia, surgery and recovery less stressful for the entire family. A positive experience at the onset helps increase coping skills for future healthcare situations. Additional information can be found here.
As a precaution to protect our patients, families and staff, Children’s National Hospital has changed the format of pre-surgical tours to video access only. To talk through the surgical process with a child life specialist, feel free to call us 202-476-5665 or 202-476-8796 or email us. Thank you for your understanding.
When your child needs surgery, we understand how overwhelming it can be for families. We have provided a guide to show families what to do before, during and after surgery. View our guide to prepare for your child's surgery.