Same Day Surgery at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon

Summary

This video script narrates a child's experience at SSM Health Cardinal Glenn and Children's Hospital for surgery. It details the check-in process, registration, and pre-surgery preparations, including meeting the anesthesiologist and receiving a 'Magic Air' mask for a comfortable sleep during surgery. The child's journey through the hospital, from watching TV in the waiting room to being wheeled to the operating room, is depicted with a focus on the supportive and child-friendly environment. The script also covers post-surgery care, including recovery and the child's return home with medication, emphasizing the positive and reassuring aspects of the hospital experience.

Takeaways

• 🏥 **Hospital Arrival**: The family went to SSM Health Cardinal Glenn and children's hospital for surgery.
• 📝 **Check-In Process**: Upon arrival, they quickly checked in at the visitor's desk and received surgery stickers.
• 📱 **Communication**: The hospital provided a way to stay updated via text messages during the surgery.
• 👨‍⚕️ **Registration and Health Check**: They proceeded to the second floor for registration and a preliminary health check.
• 🎒 **Child-Friendly Environment**: The child received a backpack and was engaged with child life team to ease anxiety.
• 🩺 **Pre-Surgery Examination**: The nurse performed standard pre-surgery checks like listening to heart and lungs and taking vitals.
• 🌌 **Anesthesia Introduction**: The anesthesiologist explained the process of anesthesia using 'Magic Air' to make the experience less scary.
• 👨‍⚕️ **Surgery Team Interaction**: The child met the surgical team, who would be wearing fun attire to create a light-hearted atmosphere.
• 🛏️ **Transport to OR**: The child was transported to the operating room on a bed with wheels, enjoying the ceiling decorations.
• 🌬️ **Surgery Induction**: The child was induced to sleep using the 'Magic Air' with a chosen scent of bubblegum.
• ⏱️ **Post-Surgery Care**: After surgery, the child was taken to recovery, monitored, and provided with comfort measures like a warm blanket.
• 💊 **Discharge and Medication**: Before leaving, the family collected prescribed medication from the hospital pharmacy.

Q & A

Where did the narrator go for surgery?

The narrator went to SSM Health Cardinal Glenn and Children's Hospital for surgery.

What did the narrator's parents receive at the check-in desk?

The narrator's parents each received a surgery sticker to wear, indicating where they were going.

What did the narrator do while waiting for their surgery registration?

While waiting, the narrator watched one of their favorite shows on TV.

What item did the narrator receive after completing the registration paperwork?

After completing the paperwork, the narrator received a name bracelet with bubbles on it.

What did the child life team member explain to the narrator?

The child life team member explained to the narrator what to expect during the surgery process and made it fun.

What did the anesthesiologist promise the narrator?

The anesthesiologist, also referred to as the 'sleep doctor,' promised the narrator that there wouldn't be any shots or pokes during the surgery.

How did the narrator describe the 'Magic Air' used for anesthesia?

The narrator described the 'Magic Air' as a substance they breathed in through a mask that made them feel light and relaxed, eventually leading to sleep.

What did the narrator see on the ceiling while being wheeled to the surgery room?

The narrator saw pictures on the ceiling, including Lucy the flying dog, hot air balloons, cats, and fish.

What did the narrator's parents do while waiting for the surgery to be completed?

The narrator's parents went to the waiting room where they could be informed about the surgery's progress by the concierge.

What did the narrator have to do after waking up from the surgery?

After waking up, the narrator had to rest, drink apple juice, and eat a Popsicle. They also had their vitals checked by the nurse.

What was the narrator's final activity before leaving the hospital?

The narrator's final activity before leaving the hospital was picking up their medicine from the pharmacy.