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I D E A S T H A T W O R K
T
o keep our
pediatric
patients as
content and anxiety-
free as possible, we
converted one of
our pre-op spaces
into a kind of nurs-
ery area, with a
portable DVD player
that plays kids'
movies, a small
table and chairs they
can use for coloring
and drawing, a cou-
ple of books and
even a small tricy-
cle. The moms really
appreciate it and the
kids love it. It keeps them calm before going to surgery. We've even
had some ride the tricycle to the OR. Incidentally, we keep everything
clean with disinfecting towelettes.
Karen Sepulvado, CPC
Pace (Fla.) Surgery Center
k.sepulvado25@gmail.com
K I D S T U F F
A Special Pre-op Area for Children
z FRIENDLY SURROUNDINGS
Pre-op doesn't have to be a
scary place for younger patients.
Pamela
Bevelhymer,
RN,
BSN
