Most children are able to cope successfully when they know ahead of time what to expect. Adequate preparation can help your child feel less anxious about hospitalization and medical procedures.

Child Life has developed the following materials to help you and your child prepare for common hospital procedures. Keep in mind that your doctor will determine the appropriate procedures needed for your child. Not all children will have all of these procedures.

In English:

• Vital Signs
• PICC Line
• Electrocardiogram (EKG)
• Echocardiography (ECHO)

en Espaņol:

• PICC Line

Information

For more information about the Child Life Program at Shands Children's Hospital at UF, call 352.265.0111 ext. 46470.

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