Getting Ready for Outpatient Surgery

Things to Bring Checklist

  • Any papers provided by your child’s doctor, including the History and Physical form and the Consent form
  • Legal guardian papers


  • If you are not the biological parent (natural mother or father) of the child, you must have papers that document your legal right to give consent for the procedure and anesthesia. If you have any questions, please contact the social worker for the surgical service that cares for your child by calling 412-692-5255.


  • Insurance company authorization, if required by your insurer
  • Storage cases for your child’s eyeglasses, contact lenses or retainer
  • Favorite security object from home (pacifier, toy, blanket, Walkman, etc.)
  • Preferred bottle, sippy cup or sports bottle


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Updated 10/27/05