Pre-Op

Q.  What should I expect during the pre-op visit?

A.  During the pre-op visit you will meet with Dr. Myers and Penny Porter RN CRNP.  Dr. Myers will explain the operation that has been recommended for your child, and you will be asked to sign the consent form for the surgery. You will also meet with the anesthesiologists who will have a second consent form specific for the anesthesia for you to sign.  Your child will have a short History and Physical, and you child will need to have blood drawn for his Type and Cross to set aside blood for him for the day of surgery. They will place a pink band on his arm which needs to remain on until surgery. This entire process takes approximately 4 hours.

Q.  Must my child receive a blood transfusion the day of the surgery?

A.  The possibility of your child receiving a blood transfusion is dependent on his weight and the type of surgery being performed. Dr. Myers will avoid giving a child blood whenever possible. Some families prefer to donate blood for their child. This is called designated donation. There may be an additional charge for this service. There is no medical benefit to donating blood for your child, but if this is something you wish to do, arrangements should be made at the time you schedule surgery. You need to contact Blood Bank at (717) 531-8232 to schedule directed donation.