Pediatric Surgeon how-to

How to Prepare for a Newborn Surgery

Newborns need special care.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Newborns need special care. In short: coordinate; plan; confirm, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Coordinate with neonatology.

  2. Plan temperature control.

  3. Confirm blood availability.

  4. Review anesthesia plan.

  5. Prepare small instruments.

  6. Plan NICU recovery.

Safety reminders for pediatric surgeons

  • Use pediatric dosing and equipment
  • Follow time-outs
  • Keep infants warm
  • Minimize radiation

Congenital defect · NICU · Appendectomy · Inguinal hernia · Pyloric stenosis · Intussusception: see the full pediatric surgeon glossary.

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