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Surgery at Sunrise Children’s Hospital combines high-quality care, specialized pediatric equipment and an expertly trained team of pediatric surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, CNAs and Child Life Specialists.

Mayor Oscar Goodman donated this rhinestone-laden Harley Davidson tricycle to the surgery young patients. As part of the pediatric surgery program at Sunrise Children’s, patients can ride tricycles and motorized cars from the pre-operative area into the operating room. By driving themselves into surgery children feel more in control, which can help to alleviate fears and anxiety.

To help make surgery easier for you and your child, we have specially designed an environment for kids and their families

Our family-centered care environment allows mom and dad to stay with their child up until the point they leave for operating room. Once the child is back from surgery and awake in the recovery room, parents will be rejoined with their child.

While waiting for surgery, the child and his/her parents will be in the pre-op area where they can enjoy toys, movies, games and more in our playroom.

Kids love bubble gum, Dr. Pepper and cherry flavors and will be able to pick their smell of anesthesia from a variety of choices.

Kids will be provided with a special, cozy gown…kind of like pajamas!

Child Life Specialists are available before, during and after the surgery to help kids and families prepare and recover.

Kids can “drive” themselves to surgery in one of our tricycles or motorized cars, ride in a bed or just stroll down to surgery.

Mom and Dad will be able to monitor the progress of the surgery on the monitor available in the surgery waiting room.