“Almost 75% of surgical procedures performed on infants and children are outpatient operations. Preparing the patient and parents is a very important part of the entire outpatient experience. This book details how to prepare the patient and family for this experience in a warm and caring fashion.”

George W. Holcomb, III, M.D., M.B.A.
Surgeon-in-Chief, Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO

Getting Your Child Ready for Outpatient Surgery, by Jerry Vaughan, is a very helpful tool for both parents and kids when kids are facing outpatient surgery, or even an overnight hospital visit. The photos show them exactly what they will experience and the text is simple yet technical enough that all will know why each little step is necessary. The inclusion of the child’s drawings of the experience is a great way to show everyone what it all looks like from a child’s eyes. I’m very glad it’s been written.”

Ellen Tisdell, Children’s Team
Davis-Kidd Booksellers
Nashville, TN

Surgery can be stressful and frightening for all patients, especially children. This book prepares children experiencing surgery for the first time with colorful illustrations, photos, and detailed information. Preparing a child with this book should promote a positive surgical outcome and recovery period. Getting Your Child Ready for Outpatient Surgery is well-done and should be available to every child having outpatient surgery.”

Karen Moore, BS, RN