"It was the best experience in the time he’s had to be admitted to hospital."

My 2 year old son had to undergo a bronchoscopy  at Day case unit at Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital.

He attended at his admission time of 8am and was promptly taken to his bay by nurse Faith who was very professional and very attentive. The procedure was explained thoroughly and carefully by the nurse, anaesthetist and Dr Osman consultant paediatrician. He was given some emla cream to apply to his hand and then allowed to play which he was happy with. The Time came to take him to theatre. He was happy saying bye to everyone etc, got to the room and he freaked a little bit at the view of machines, wires etc. The anaesthetist allowed him to go away and return last once had some sedatives.

I thought this was very good and professional as they could have just told him to return a different day. He got this medication which made him very “drunk” and woozy (Funny to watch at the time). He got taken down by nurses and the operating team were absolutely amazing – dr brooker even did the puzzle with him which was I thought very good to keep him occupied whilst anaesthiea was given. He was in recovery and came back within 2 hours quite tired and drowsy the nursing care was amazing and was allowed on his way by 5pm with detailed discharge advice and paperwork.

It was the best experience in the time he’s had to be admitted to hospital. Thank you to all at Day Case unit but particularly to Faith, DR Brooker, and the anaesthetist (didn’t get his name).