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Appendicitis
One Angry Worm

Part of The Strength of My Scars

Author: Maria Baimas-George, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte

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isbn: 9781009440998

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Appendicitis: One Angry Worm, follows the successful 'battle' of an elementary school child against Appendicitis, or an infected appendix, which is depicted as an 'angry worm'. The story describes the child's journey in easy to understand language and vibrant illustration from the onset of symptoms, to diagnosis, to surgical treatment. The book guides patients and caregivers through the typical hospital experience, to improve understanding of what may follow a diagnosis of appendicitis, helping to ease their fear and worry. It includes a glossary of common words you'll hear doctors use through treatment and a 'Facts' section containing important information, to supplement conversations with doctors. Additional special sections contain surgery facts, instructions for after surgery, and what to expect with perforated appendicitis (when the appendix ruptures). This informative and enjoyable book is part of the series The Strength of My Scars, written and illustrated by surgeon, Maria Baimas-George.
- An accessible children's books to increase understanding of childhood illness and the hospital environment, improve satisfaction, and to reduce fear, for patients and their families
- Packed with fun analogies and full-of-character color illustrations
- Research has found these books to significantly help caregivers understand more about their child's condition, feel less stressed, and feel happier with their care
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- format: Adobe eBook Reader
- isbn: 9781009440998
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Appendicitis – One Angry Worm.
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Maria Baimas-George, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte
Maria Baimas-George MD MPH is a surgeon, training to specialize in abdominal transplantation at the University of Colorado. She completed her general surgery residency at the Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Inspired by her patients and mentors, she writes and illustrates books explaining medical and surgical conditions to children and their loved ones. Her goal is to create books that provide useful information to help with understanding and to offer comfort and hope.