Preoperative Services
First appointment
We only accept referrals from within the MCH.
PEC and SDC front desk
B03.3103
514-412-4400 ext. 25548 or 24312SDC Booking
Send your request
The Preoperative Services clinic coordinates and facilitates the care of children and their families during their surgical experience.
The Surgical Day Centre (SDC) is a resource for families who have already passed through the PEC or the Montreal Children’s Hospital Surgical Tray.
Services
The Preoperative Evaluation Clinic (PEC) service includes the physical assessment of the child, the required consultation, the appropriate laboratory work and psychological preparation for the expected occurrences on the day of surgery.
The Surgical Day Centre (SDC) can help families who have new concerns or questions following their PEC appointment or operation/procedure. Some surgical specialties use this clinic for postoperative follow-up of wounds, removal of surgical drains and postoperative imaging appointments.
Team
Department leads
Annie Castro
Nurse Manager, RN
Dr. Matthew Donlan
Pediatrician Co-lead of PEC, FRCP, Pediatric Endocrinologist
Dr. Karen Brown
Anesthesia Co-lead of PEC, MD, FRCP, Pediatric Anesthesiologist
Nurse Clinicians
Céline Leger
RN, BScN
Emilie Irene Bernadzik
RN, BScN
Andrea Da Silva
RN, BScN
Alexandra Iskakova
RN, BScN
France Theoret
RN, BScN
Elisabeth Solyom
RN, BScN
Nurse Professional Development Educator
Stéphanie Lepage
RN, BScN, MSc(a), Cped(C), CPI Certified Instructor-Associate
Certified Child Life Specialist
Krystalanne Pacheco Cabral
Licensed Practical Nurses
Véronique Hurteau
RNA
Euronda Sandy
RNA
Nicky Alexis
RNA
Assistant Head Nurse
Vanessa Morin
RN, BN
Care Coordinators
Cathy Williams
RN, BScN
Candice Michaud
RN, BScN
Administrative agents
Franca Palombi
Agnes Mazeau
Nathaniel-Jayden Foster