Pre-Surgical Tour
Children and families facing surgery may have a lot of questions. In an effort to answer these questions and prepare you for their upcoming surgery, Children’s National Hospital offers a pre-surgical tour video. Knowing what to expect makes anesthesia, surgery and recovery less stressful for the entire family. A positive experience at the onset helps increase coping skills for future healthcare situations. Additional information can be found here.
Pre-Surgical Tour Video
As a precaution to protect our patients, families and staff, Children’s National Hospital has changed the format of pre-surgical tours to video access only. To talk through the surgical process with a child life specialist, feel free to call us at 202-476-5665 or 202-476-8796 or email us. Thank you for your understanding.Having Surgery: What to Expect
Our team is here to help you understand your child's surgery and guide you through the entire process - from preparing for surgery to post-surgical care.
Your Childs Surgery
When your child needs surgery, we understand how overwhelming it can be for families. We have provided a guide to show families what to do before, during and after surgery. View our guide to prepare for your child's surgery.