FAQs Students Family Educators Students What happens if something goes wrong during the surgery? We don't expect any problems, but the surgical team is prepared to cut the live feed if something does go wrong. In that case, the Museum teachers will present a different version of Live...from the Heart, which we know you will enjoy. What happens if I get sick while watching the surgery? Based on our research, we do not expect you to feel sick. If, for some reason, you do feel sick, do not be embarrassed! There is a bathroom next to the Museum classroom, and one of the chaperons will assist you. We will have water and soothing mints in the room to help you feel better. If you cannot continue watching the program, we will give you a different activity to complete. Is it safe for the patient to have the surgery broadcast? The surgical team at Advocate Christ Medical Center has determined that it is safe to broadcast the open-heart surgery. The dedicated team of professionals at Advocate would never put a patient's health at risk. Does the patient know that his or her surgery will be broadcast? Yes, the patient knows that his or her surgery will be broadcast. Each patient discussed Live...from the Heart with the team at Advocate before agreeing to participate in the program. What if I am scared or grossed out and do not want to watch the program? You should talk to your teacher and your parents about how you feel. The Museum would never force you to attend a field trip. Back to Top Family What happens if something goes wrong during the surgery? Neither the Advocate team nor the Museum anticipates problems during the surgery. In the unlikely event of an emergency, the surgical team will disconnect the live feed. The Museum has prepared an alternate program in case of this emergency, and we believe this alternate program is on par with the live program. What happens if my child gets sick while watching the surgery? Our research has led us to expect few – if any – such incidences. If, for some reason, your child does feel sick, a chaperon will guide him or her to a nearby bathroom. We will provide your child with water and soothing mints, and if he or she cannot continue watching the program, we are prepared with alternative, related activities. Is it safe for the patient to have the surgery broadcast? The surgical team at Advocate Christ Medical Center has determined that it is safe to broadcast the open-heart surgery. The dedicated team of professionals at Advocate would never put a patient's health at risk. Does the patient know that his or her surgery will be broadcast? Yes, the patient knows that his or her surgery will be broadcast. Each patient discussed Live...from the Heart with the team at Advocate before agreeing to participate in the program. Can I come to the Museum to watch the program with my student? The field trip is arranged through your child's school, so you will have to discuss chaperon rules and regulations with your child's teacher. Back to Top Educators What happens if something goes wrong during the surgery? Neither the Advocate team nor the Museum anticipates problems during the surgery. In the unlikely event of an emergency, the surgical team will disconnect the live feed. The Museum has prepared an alternate program in case of this emergency, and we believe this alternate program is on par with the live program. What happens if a student, chaperon, or I get sick while watching the surgery? Our research has led us to expect few – if any – such incidences. If, for some reason, somebody does feel sick, there is a nearby bathroom for your use. We will provide water and soothing mints, as well. If a participant cannot continue watching the program, the Museum will give this participant alternative, related activities. Is it safe for the patient to have the surgery broadcast? The surgical team at Advocate Christ Medical Center has determined that it is safe to broadcast the open-heart surgery. The dedicated team of professionals at Advocate would never put a patient's health at risk. Does the patient know that his or her surgery will be broadcast? Yes, the patient knows that his or her surgery will be broadcast. Each patient discussed Live...from the Heart with the team at Advocate before agreeing to participate in the program. What is my role during the program? The Museum expects that you take an active role during Live...from the Heart. We would like you to assist the Museum educators with the hands-on activities, distributing materials, handling discipline issues, and the like. Can you tell me more about the professional development workshop? The Museum expects teachers to attend a professional development workshop before bringing their students to Live...from the Heart. This workshop, which will grant you Continuing Professional Development Units, will provide you with necessary content and pedagogical knowledge to teach the Live...from the Heart lessons and prepare your students for the live broadcast. Please visit http://www.livefromtheheart.org/ for more information on the workshop, or else contact Sarah Tschaen at 773.684.9844, ext. 2479. Back to Top © 2007 Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago. All rights reserved.