Speakers: 

Moderator: 

Alfred Kennedy, MD, Staff Member, Geisinger - has nothing to disclose. 

Learning Objectives: 

At the conclusion of this session, the participant should be able to: 

• Describe normal developmental response to inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures​

• Discuss the role of involving pediatric mental healthcare providers for surgical patients​

• Outline psychological preparation for patients and parents​

• Describe strategies to promote patient cooperation and adherence​

• Discuss the role of psychiatric medications pre- and pos-operatively​

• Provide understanding of post-operative agitation

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships with/without Commercial Interests:

The Planning Committee consisting of Kelly B. Smith, BSN, RN, CPN; Alfred Kennedy Jr., MD and Bryan Walters, PA-C have no identified disclosures. 

CE Committee Member/Content Reviewers have nothing to disclose.

Any/All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. 

Content Disclosure: 

This presentation/content is HIPPA compliant.