The best way to prepare your child for anesthesia is for you to
be prepared. Read through this Web site and learn what to expect
so that you will be more confident and better prepared to talk
with your child calmly and honestly about the experience. Some
helpful tips are given below. - Tell your child what to expect.
Children do better with anesthesia when they are prepared. -
Answer your child’s questions. Be honest with your answers. If
you don’t know the answer, find out. - Allow your child to
share. Do not minimize or belittle your child’s feelings. Let
your child know it is OK to feel afraid. - Be there with your
child. Sit at the bedside and comfort your child. In some
situations it may be possible to be present in the immediate
post-operative recovery period. - Be calm. Your own fears and
anxieties can be transferred to your child. Children do better
after surgery when they are less anxious and fearful. - Ask
questions. If anything is unclear to you then it is probably
unclear to your child. If you hav