Surgery Links

American College of Surgeons
Locating a surgeon; getting second opinions; articles about frequently performed operations

Anesthesia (MedlinePlus-National Library of Medicine)
Explains various types of anesthesia.  Has a glossary of terms, questions to ask, and a section on anesthia in children.

Having Surgery?  Questions to Ask Your Doctor and Surgeon
(Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality)

Preparing for Your Child's Operation at The Children's Hospital (.pdf)

También está disponible en: español (,pdf)

Surgery     (MedlinePlus - National Library of Medicine)
General information about surgery and anesthesia; for specific operations put the operation name in the "Search" box.

 

Helpful Books for Preparing Your Child for Surgery or Hospitalization


(These books may be checked out from the Family Health Library)
  • "Going to the Hospital" by Anne Civardi; Usborne, 2000
  • "Getting Your Child Ready for " by Jerry Vaughn; Kensho Publ, 2004
  • "A Visit to the Sesame Street Hospital" Random House, 1985
  • "Your Child in the Hospital: A Practical Guide for Parents" by Nancy Keene'; O'Reilly, 1999

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