- Description
- Children needing minor surgery go to this unit before and after surgery and are expected to go home on the same day or within 23 hours of surgery.
Most children stay for 1 to 3 hours after surgery and are usually discharged on the same day as surgery. The child will arrive from the Post Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU) by stretcher or crib. A responsible adult must stay with the child during the entire hospital stay.
Easing Your Child's Fears
If your child is very anxious about surgery, contact the Stollery Child Life Program to speak with a Child Life Specialist. They can provide resources and information on the best way to prepare your child for surgery. For more information: Surgical Short Stay
Key Provider: licensed practical nurses (LPNs), pediatric anesthesiologists, pediatric surgeons, registered pediatric nurses - Eligibility
- Yes, Patient's with a scheduled surgical procedure.
- Application Process
- Service Access: By Appointment, Bring the following with you:
- child's provincial healthcare card and birth certificate or passport
- a list of all medications the patient takes
- documents required for legal consent
Referral Process: Yes,Scheduled surgeries are referred by surgeons through the Pediatric Surgery Booking Office.
Emergency surgeries are refererred through the hospital's Emergency Department.
Waiting Period: No,
- Telephone
- 780-407-8635
- Languages
- Interpreter/Translation services
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: No
Membership Fee: N/A - Documents Required
Scheduled surgeries are referred by surgeons through the Pediatric Surgery Booking Office.
Emergency surgeries are refererred through the hospital's Emergency Department.- Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: Yes - Parking stalls, ramps, elevators and washrooms. - Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- July 8, 2024
- Address
- 8440 112 Street
Edmonton, AB, T6G 2B7This facility provides a range of healthcare services for children including a 24/7 emergency department.
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
Open Monday''s from 6:00 AM, until Saturday 7:00 AM
