Bastian Books for Kids
"Educational Books that help kids with medical procedures"
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"Bastian's
IV Experience"
is the first book in a series of Bastian Adventure books, helping young children prepare for medical procedures.
It is meant for the caregiver to read with the 2-6 year old
child, as preparation for the IV procedure, but can also be used as a
therapeutic communication tool after the procedure. The book also contains a
parent’s advice page- with tips on how to act during the
procedure.
— Lauren Munn, Certified Child Life Specialist
Bone Marrow Transplant Unit
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"Bastian's CT Scan Experience"
is the second
book in the Bastian Adventure books series. This enjoyable picture book for 2-6
year olds is designed to help prepare the young child for getting a CT scan,
either in the hospital setting or imaging center. Skip or add pages to prepare
for IV or oral contrast. The book can also be read following the procedure to
help the child and parent or caretaker talk about the experience. The book also
contains a parent’s advice page- with tips on how to act during the
procedure
Latest book, not released yet:
Bastian's X-Ray Experience
This book is the next book in the series of Bastian's Adventures. This book will be about the procedure of taking an X-Ray which might seem scary to kids and this book will prepare the kids with the help of cute illustrations to get passed the fear.
About the Bastian Books Series
These
enjoyable picture books for two-to-six year olds are designed to prepare the
young child for medical procedures, either at home, in the hospital setting or
at a clinic, surgery center, radiology department, laboratory etc.
It is a
series of several books, where Bastian the cheetah, in the most fun,
relaxing,
and informative way, will take the young reader on a journey
through all the most common procedures performed on children in this young age
group. Written in an honest story format, the books covers all practical and
sensatory information
necessary for the young age group to prepare for a
procedure.
“Parents of course, should be partners in the preparation
process, receiving explanations themselves and assisting in preparation of their
children… By providing parents material to discuss with their children, the
hospital personnel spares parents the discomfort of not knowing how to talk to
their children about upcoming events.
By providing information and emotional
support to parents, hospital personnel can reduce parental anxiety, thereby
indirectly benefiting the children.”
A combination of information plus
emotional support has been found to be most effective in reducing
anxiety”
- R. H. Thompson M.A. & Gene Stanford Ph.D. Child life Specialists
“My goal is to stay as truthful to the children as possible. Since procedures are done in various ways at different facilities, the books are written in a story format, just reflecting the basics to be expected for each procedure. The medical personnel can then add or take away, when talking to the child about the procedure”.
- Sofie B. DiMauro , Author, RN, Founder Educasia, Inc.
Below is a list of the most common procedures performed on
small children
Books in print
IV- insertion (See
"Bastian's IV- Experience”)
CT Scan (See "Bastian's CT Scan
Experience")
Upcoming books
CT scan with or without
contrast and moderate sedation. • X-Ray (Incl. KUB)
• Ultrasound • Conscious
sedation • NG-tube placement • PICC line
insertion (central IV) • Lumbar
puncture • Going to Surgery/Anesthesia
• VCUG/EEG • ECG • Upper GI (Barium
swallow) • PH probe placement
• Laryngoscopy/ Bronchoscopy, Nebulizer
treatments, Lab/blood draws.
Potential books for procedures that might be done
under anesthesia
Bone marrow aspiration & biopsy •
Colonoscopy • Proctosigmoidoscopy
Angiography •
Nephrotomography • Radioactive Iodine uptake test • HIDA scan
•
Cardiac catheterization • EGD • Barium Enema • Bone scan without
sedation
Keep in mind, if the procedure is done under anesthesia
that might be all the
2-6 year old need preparation for.
Language
prospects
• Spanish
• Creole
• French
• Hmong
Medical waiver
These educational materials are
offered as current information available about specific health management, for
your own education and enjoyment. The information contained is not to be
construed as medical recommendation, or as professional advice. Neither the
author, Educasia, Inc., its affiliates or agents, or any other party involved
in the preparation or publication of this work presented is responsible for
any errors or omissions in information or any other results obtained from the
use of such information. Readers are encouraged to confirm the information
contained herein with other reliable sources and to direct any questions
concerning personal care to licensed physicians or other appropriate health
care professionals.