The Pediatric Pre-Operative and Outpatient Unit is committed to providing pediatric patients and their family with caring and quality service to ensure the utmost positive experience. The staff recognizes the importance of developmentally appropriate interventions for children. The specially trained pediatric nurses and child life specialists strive to lessen the patient’s stress and anxiety. This is done by providing patients the opportunity to explore their environment and engage in normal play activities. The use of child friendly terms helps pediatric patients to better understand their upcoming procedures.
The Pediatric Pre-Operative and Outpatient Unit has 8 beds and is dedicated to preparing pediatric patients for surgery, infusions and special medical procedures. Some of these infusions include:
- Chemotherapy
- Remicade
- IVIG
- Elaprase
- Naglazyme
- Transfusions
- HGH and other stimulation tests
- Antibiotics
Services that are provided under general anesthesia are:
- EEG's
- Auditory brainstem response
- Lumbar punctures
- Bone marrow aspirates
- PICC line insertions
- Echocardiograms
- Intrathecal chemo
- Botox injections
- Other infusions and procedures will be provided when requested by a physician.
The Unit is located on the second floor of the Barrow Neuroscience Tower, and is staffed by nurses who specialize in pediatric care. The unit is open Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Infusions can be scheduled by calling 602-406-7776 and faxing orders to 602-406-2997. Procedures requiring general anesthesia are scheduled through General Surgery by calling 602-406-3209. For more information about the unit, call Sarah Lisinski at 602-406-2868.
