Paediatric hospitalization - Braine-l'Alleud Hospital

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Check your pharmacy to see if you have enough painkillers: 

• Paracétamol (Dafalgan®, Perdolan®, Dafalgan Instant®)

• Ibuprofène (Algidrin®, Nurofen®, Spidifen®)

In oral form (syrups, tablets, powder) because suppositories act more slowly and randomly.

If your child shows any signs of ‘illness’, such as a temperature, coughing, cold symptoms, vomiting, etc., have him/her examined by his/her paediatrician or contact the surgeon to determine whether the operation should be continued.

Packing the child's suitcase:

If your child is only coming for the day, take something to keep him occupied, his cuddly toy, a change of clothes and loose-fitting clothing, slippers and anything else you think will make him feel good.

If, on the other hand, they are due to spend several days with us, take :

Pyjamas, light clothing, slippers, underwear, toiletries, cuddly toys, favourite games and medication if your child is taking a specific treatment.

Don't forget to take along the completed form entitled ‘Taking off into the clouds with the anaesthetist’.

Having a shower:

• Wash with standard soap.
• Then put on clean clothes.
• Remove varnish, false nails and jewellery.

In the morning:

• Follow the fasting instructions given by the anaesthetist.
• Make sure your child wears clean clothes.

Arriving at the hospital:

• Go to the admissions department on the ground floor of the hospital (Building A) 2 hours before the operation.
• Don't forget your administrative documents (identity card, insurance, your child's pre-operative passport, etc.).

You will be given a prescription for the appropriate painkillers.

Please note that your child's pain may manifest itself in different ways:

• Expressing their pain verbally
• By making faces
• Screaming
• Crying
• Adopting analgesic positions
• Having difficulty falling asleep and/or waking up at night
• ...