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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.


“I know a book like this one would be utilized greatly and there really is a huge need”.

— Lauren Munn, Certified Child Life Specialist
     Bone Marrow Transplant Unit

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”)

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.