Michael Garron Hospital - Paediatrics - Paediatric Preoperative Assessment Clinic

Application

Medical referral required for most services

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Children and youth from birth to 18 years of age

Fees

Most services covered under OHIP

Languages

English

Area(s) Served

Toronto

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Preoperative assessment to support paediatric patients and their parents prepare for surgery * program is offered to children three years of age and older

Support includes:

tours of paediatric inpatient services, operationg room, recovery room, and short stay unit
hands on teaching with stethoscopes, blood pressure cuffs, weight scales, and dressing up in hospitals hats and masks
a puppet demonstration of an intravenous, oxygen mas, and anaesthetic facemasks