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Recovery After Surgery
It can take up to one hour (sometimes longer) after surgery before your child is awake and ready for you to visit. The nurses in the PACU (Post Anesthetic Care Unit) will let you know when you can visit your child by displaying the message on a computer screen in the waiting room. At this time a volunteer will bring you to the recovery room. If you are not in the waiting room, the PACU nurse will call you.
Read more about what to expect after surgery on AboutKidsHealth
Visiting your child in the Post-Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU)
Learn what to expect when you visit your child in the Post-Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU), sometimes called recovery.
Post-operative and post-anesthetic care: Caring for your child at home
Learn how to take care of your child at home after the procedure.
Staying overnight
For those staying overnight and looking for places to stay close to SickKids, please visit Staying Overnight.
Who to call if you have any concerns?
Your PACU nurse and surgeon will provide you with post-op care instructions called the After Visit Summary (AVS) as well as contact details about who to call if you have questions.
If you have any concerns regarding your child’s health, seek medical attention right away.
4. Recovery After Surgery
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