Pediatric Patients

  • One parent (or guardian) must remain at the surgery center while the child is in the facility
  • A parent (or guardian) must sign release forms permitting surgery if the child is under 18 years of age
  • Guardians must bring written proof of guardianship on the day of surgery (without this documentation, surgery will need to be rescheduled).
  • Pediatric patients are allowed items of comfort, including: stuffed animals, blanket, pacifier, and DVD
    player/tablet.
  • Pediatric fasting requirements will be communicated with the parent/guardian prior to the surgery.
Surgery Center of North Central Ohio
Questions? Call (419) 577-0095

Day of Your Surgery

WHEN YOU ARRIVE:

• Report to the receptionist at your scheduled arrival time (this time maybe 2 hours prior to your surgery time).

AFTER YOU REGISTER:
• Once registered, you will be taken to the pre-operative area where your vital signs will be assessed.

• If you require sedation or general anesthesia, an Anesthetist will meet with you to discuss and
arrange your anesthesia care.

Anesthesia Services for our Surgical Center are provided by Firelands Anesthesia Associates, Inc.