Pediatric Patients

  • One parent (or guardian) must remain at the surgery center while the child is in the facility
  • A parent (or guardian) must sign release forms permitting surgery if the child is under 18 years of age
  • Guardians must bring written proof of guardianship on the day of surgery (without this documentation, surgery will need to be rescheduled).
  • Pediatric patients are allowed items of comfort, including: stuffed animals, blanket, or pacifier.
  • Pediatric fasting requirements will be communicated with the parent/guardian prior to the surgery.
Surgery Center of North Central Ohio
Questions? Call (419) 627-8557

Day of Your Surgery

WHEN YOU ARRIVE:

• Report to the receptionist at your scheduled arrival time (this time maybe one hour prior to your surgery time).

AFTER YOU REGISTER:
• Once registered, you will be taken to the pre-operative area where your vital signs will be assessed.
• If you require sedation or general anesthesia, an anesthesiologist will meet with you to discuss and arrange your anesthesia care.

Anesthesia Services for our Surgical Center is provided by Capital Anesthesia Solutions.