All Children's Hospital - a Kid's tour of the Short Stay Unit
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Taking a blood sample Some kids have to have a blood test before their operation. The blood test tells the doctors and nurses if you are okay for your operation.

I had to have a blood test. It felt like a pinch, but I held my arm very still - that helped a lot.

I got stickers afterwards!

Deomnstrating the I.V. Sometimes before surgery you will need an I.V. An I.V. is like a tiny straw and tube connected to a bag of water. Because you can't have anything to eat or drink, the water helps your body not be thirsty.