Whatever type of surgery you’re having and wherever you have it, you will receive some type of anesthesia to keep you comfortable. Careful preparation for surgery and anesthesia helps ensure a successful procedure and smooth recovery.

How to Prepare

Learn the steps to take, whether the surgery is for you, a child, or other loved one, or in a hospital, outpatient facility, or doctor’s office.

Preparing for Surgery: Checklist

Talking to your anesthesiologist, knowing what to expect and taking these important steps can help you feel more mentally prepared and heal faster.

Preparing for Surgery: Kids’ Checklist

Knowing what to ask your child’s physician and anesthesiologist, as well as what to say to your child, will make you more confident and relaxed when your child is the patient.