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Postponements
Whilst all possible planning has been undertaken for your child’s surgery to proceed, it may be necessary to reschedule the date of surgery if:unexpected, urg...
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During your child’s cardiac surgery journey, you will meet a number of staff who will be involved in your child’s care.
Cardiology and cardioth...
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Prior to discharge, your nurse will provide you with the relevant information and education you need. Discharge checklist:Follow up appointments booked Chest X-ray form received Plan for future i...
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After your child's surgery, they may go to the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). The surgeon or anaesthetist will update you, and the staff will take your child to PICU.You'll understandably want...
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Are you worried your child is getting sicker?
REACH is a process that helps patients, parents and carers escalate concerns if you are concerned that your child is getting sicker in hospital
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This chapter focuses on cardiac support and programs specifically designed for children.It explores how support teams, community programs and emotional care help young patients recover from heart cond...
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HeartKids HeartKids is the only national not-for-profit organisation focused on supporting and advocating for children, teens and adults affected by heart disease throughout their life journey.&n...
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Rights and responsibilities of patients and families
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Make a REACH call
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Talking with your child before surgery can help them to cope with the experience by knowing what to expect.The hospital environment has many unfamiliar sights, sounds, and people which can be confusin...