• Pre-Operative Appointments
• Talking to my children about surgery
• Explaining anesthesia
• Preparing for surgery
• Eating and drinking before surgery
• Preparation checklist
• Day of surgery
• Treating my child's pain
• Post-operative fever
• Contact us
• Additional resources
• Parents most frequently asked questions

• Hospital
• Visiting SickKids

Coming for surgery

Coronavirus (COVID-19): What patients and families need to know before coming to SickKids. Visitor and entrance restrictions are in effect.

You may have just been told that your child needs to have surgery, or a procedure or test such as an MRI scan, under general anesthesia.  

Please remember that all of us at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) will be available to guide you through this process and assist you in any way we can, so that you can best support your child. Our goal is to provide you with the information you need in order to reduce your fears and those of your child. 

We suggest you write down any unanswered questions you may have after reviewing this site and Contact us, or bring them to your next appointment.

Are you or your child coming to have surgery? Check out the links below to learn more:

Pre-Operative Appointment Pre-Operative Preparation Program Coming to Surgery Video Tour Talking to my children about surgery Preparing Your Child and Family for Anesthesia Explaining anesthesia Preparing for my child's surgery Eating and drinking before surgery Preparation checklist Day of surgery Treating my child's pain Post-operative fever Contact us Additional resources Parent's most frequently asked questions

 This pre-operative website is intended for SickKids' patients.  Some of the information presented reflects the practices at SickKids, which may be different from other paediatric health centres. This website provides an additional source of information to our parents and families. It does not replace or override the consultation with an opinion of your health care providers at SickKids.