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My Medical Process Book Series
What Are Vital Signs?
What’s an IV?
About our series
Introduce your child to the fascinating world of medical procedures with the "My Medical Process" book series. Written by Child Life Specialist Melissa Fatal and Medical Professional Rosemary Peng, and illustrated by Edward Ernest, this engaging children's book series will teach your child about the different experiences they may have while visiting the hospital or in other medical settings. Each book in this series will teach and prepare your child about a specific medical process with the goal of easing their anxiety, making it a must have addition to your child's bookshelf!
Testimonials
“What’s an IV?, written by Melissa Fatal and Rosemary Peng and illustrated by Edward Ernest, is a great book for your child to read if they are nervous about an upcoming medical visit. This picture book indicates who the child might meet—doctor, nurse, and child life specialist—and how they will receive an IV. Some big terms, such as intravenous (in-truh-vee-nuhs), are fully explained. Knowing the different instruments and their use will lessen your child’s fears. Fear is often based on the unknown, and this book will help your child understand what to expect. Melissa and Rosemary reassure your child that they will be ok. The authors end the book with a search-word puzzle, a list of questions to help your child remember how an IV works, and a glossary. I would highly recommend this book to all parents and their children...Going to the doctor’s office may never be fun for youngsters, but this book can help lessen the trauma of medical treatment. Read this book to your child and answer any questions they may have.”
“A hospital can be a scary and overwhelming place for a child. There are so many new and unfamiliar people and procedures, and the reason for a hospital visit itself can already trigger stress and fear. This book helps familiarize children with the process of getting an IV. The illustrations beautifully show many diverse faces with detail, clarity, and gentleness. Specific steps in the procedure are also illustrated with close attention to detail, so that a child can become familiar with how the process works. The language is accessible, and unfamiliar words are presented with phonetic spellings included. A particular strength of this book is its focus on a single procedure. It explains every step of the process in detail, which allows the child to slow down and absorb how it works. Children overcome fears through exposure and learning. Because a medical procedure such as an IV is not typically a regular occurrence, this book allows the child to learn through the pages of this realistic and compassionate book. I highly recommend it to anyone who is preparing a child for an IV procedure.”
“What’s and IV, by Melissa Fatal and Rosemary Peng is a beautifully illustrated book written for children to help them navigate their worries about getting an IV. The book carefully and deliberately walks the reader through the process of getting an IV and the purpose behind it, through carefully thought out, developmentally appropriate language. This book is a dream for new and chronic patients alike to help them better prepare for an IV and understand why it’s necessary to help their body feel better. I love that the illustrations are universal and inclusive, it could be set in any hospital and includes a diverse cast of staff and patients. My 8 year old son and I sat down to read it, it kept his attention the entire time, he would pause for questions or to point out certain things in the pictures. He loved the word search and I loved the questions at the back that could be used to check the child’s understanding. He was able to answer all of them with ease. I am genuinely excited to see what Melissa Fatal, Rosemary Peng and Edward Ernest come out with next in their series of books. If you’re in the Child Life field, (especially in the ED, outpatient surgery or the lab) you need this book!”