What to Expect
Clinic Visit
Learn what to expect and how to prepare for your child’s first Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Program visit (PDF) (Spanish).
During your visit, many members of the care team will be able to see your child. This will help reduce the number of clinic visits you may have to schedule.
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Preparing your child
- The care team will need to examine your child’s chest, shoulder and arm. For children under 2, we will ask you to undress your child down to their diaper.
- Bring a blanket so you can wrap your child between exams. It may be easier than putting their clothes on and off several times during the visit.
- For children over 2, we suggest they wear clothing that exposes their shoulder and arm, like a tank top, to make the exams easier.
- If your child wears a splint or a brace, please bring it along.
- Learn more about preparing your child for a clinic visit.
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Waiting time during your visit
- You can expect to have some waiting time between seeing team members. It can be helpful to bring items to ease the wait for your child.
- If your child needs a splint to keep their shoulder and arm from moving, an may be able to make it for them on the same day of your visit. This means you may need to wait at the clinic while the splint is made.
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Directions, parking and entering
- Find your clinic’s location in our map and directions.
- Arrive 15 minutes before your appointment to allow time for registration.
Preparing for Surgery
- Read Brachial Plexus Surgery: What to Expect (PDF) (Spanish).
- If your child uses a car seat, the clinic may need to order a special one for them to go home after surgery. This is because a regular car seat may not fit your child’s new sling or cast.
- Learn more about what to expect if your child is having surgery.
Preparing for a Hospital Stay
- Find out what you need to know about your child’s hospital stay.
- Learn about main campus amenities.
Contact Us
For more information, contact the Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Program at 206-987-4680. If you would like an appointment, ask your child’s primary care provider for a referral.
Providers, see how to refer a patient.
Telemedicine at Seattle Children’s
Your child’s first appointment in our clinic will be in person and take about 90 minutes. Later visits may be offered via telehealth (virtual). Learn more.
Paying for Care
Learn about paying for care at Seattle Children’s, including insurance coverage, billing and financial assistance.