Pediatric Pre-Op Instructions

Thank you for choosing Wellstar Children's Hospital of Georgia to care for your child. We love what we do and want to make your child's surgical experience as pleasant and safe as possible. We have included important reminders about eating, drinking, and illness below.

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Reminders for parents and caregivers

Nutrition

Food: NO food, candy, or gum for 8 hours before your scheduled arrival time
Formula: NO formula for 6 hours before your scheduled arrival time
Breast milk: NO breast milk for 4 hours before your scheduled arrival time. Do not put any additives into the breast milk such as rice cereal
Clear liquids: NO clear liquids for 2 hours before your scheduled arrival time
- Examples of clear liquids include: water, apple juice, Sprite, Pedialyte or Gatorade
- Nothing that has pulp, dairy, milk or fat in it is considered clear liquid
- Chicken broth is not considered a clear liquid

Illness

If your child develops any of the symptoms listed below please call (706) 721-5229 between the hours of 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, or email Lauren Welsh anytime.

Fever: Temperature of 100.4 (F) or higher
Respiratory: Cough, runny nose
Gastrointestinal: Vomiting or diarrhea

Questions

To ensure the timing of your child's surgery is best for them, please call (706) 721-5229 or email Lauren Welsh with any questions or concerns. We want to hear from you, we are here to help.