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    Surgery Coloring Sheet for Kids: Before Surgery

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    Surgery is done in a big building. It's called a hospital or a surgery center. When you get there, many things will happen.

    Child's hand and toy both wearing hospital bracelets.
    You will wear a bracelet with your name on it.

    Girl in hospital gown.

    Healthcare provider checking girl's temperature.
    A nurse or doctor will check your temperature.

    Healthcare provider holding stethoscope to girl's back.
    A stethoscope lets the nurse or doctor listen to your body.

    Healthcare provider taking girl's blood pressure.
    A blood pressure cuff gives your arm a big hug.

    You may be given a drink of medicine. It will make you feel sleepy. The next stop is the operating room. This is where the surgery is done!
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    Online Medical Reviewer: Raymond Turley Jr PA-C
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    Date Last Reviewed: 12/1/2022
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    Southern New Mexico
    Surgery Center
    2301 Indian Wells Rd. Suite B
    Alamogordo, NM 88310
    www.snmsc.org

    Phone: 575.437.0890
    Fax: 575.437.0905
    Email: info@snmsc.org

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