Your Hospital Visit

This animated Speak Up™ video is especially for children going to the hospital. Marco, as Captain Speak Up, helps em"power" Cara, so she feels confident asking her doctor questions. "Speak Up: Kid Power!" emphasizes that children have the right to ask questions and voice their concerns if they don't understand something.

Watch this video to learn the steps to care for your child's surgical drain at home, and know when to seek care.

Having surgery can be stressful—and scary, especially for a child. You can do a lot to help your child stay calm and get ready for the procedure.