Appendicitis

One Angry Worm

Maria Baimas-George (Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte)

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Cambridge University Press
15 February 2024

Paediatric medicine; General surgery; Coping with illness; Educational material; Personal & social issues: body & health (Children's&YA)

Series: The Strength of My Scars

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.

By: Maria Baimas-George (Carolinas Medical Center Charlotte)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 204mm, Width: 204mm, Spine: 3mm
Weight: 70g
ISBN: 9781009441001
ISBN 10: 1009441000
Series: The Strength of My Scars
Pages: 24
Publication Date: 15 February 2024
Audience: Children/juvenile , General/trade , English as a second language , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.