Dialysis

An Aquarium Filter for Your Blood

Maria Baimas-George (Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte)

$23.95

Paperback

Not in-store but you can order this
How long will it take?

Availability Information

We source books from suppliers in Australia and overseas. For books we don't currently have in stock, the time it takes to get them from our suppliers can vary widely - from a few days to a few months - so we check each book with each supplier to determine the expected time it will take to be supplied to us.

We then advise you accordingly. If the time taken to get any book is too long for you, you can let us know and we will cancel or adjust your order, and refund as required.

To find out the anticipated arrival time for specific items prior to ordering, please contact us by phone or email:

Phone +61 2 9264 3111, or 1800 4 BOOKS (1800 4 26657) if outside Sydney:
option 1 Abbey's Bookshop (Crime, History, Science, Kids & more) • info@abbeys.com.au
option 2 Language Book Centre (ESL & Foreign Languages) • language@abbeys.com.au
option 3 Galaxy Bookshop (Sci-fi, Fantasy, Romance, Graphic Novels) • sf@galaxybooks.com.au

QTY:

English

Cambridge University Press
13 March 2025

General practice; Haemodialysis; Urology & urogenital medicine; Paediatric medicine; Surgery

Series: The Strength of My Scars

Dialysis: An Aquarium Filter for your Blood explains the experience of dialysis, answering questions about this treatment, including: What is it? Why do you need it? How does it feel? Written in easy to understand language with vibrant illustrations, this story introduces you to Amari who describes their experience of receiving dialysis, in order to reassure readers and help them to understand this treatment. Other important information is included in a 'Facts' section, covering information about kidneys, different types of dialysis, what the treatment entails, and how to prepare for it.

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: 202mm, Width: 202mm, Spine: 3mm
Weight: 80g
ISBN: 9781009544665
ISBN 10: 1009544667
Series: The Strength of My Scars
Pages: 24
Publication Date: 13 March 2025
Audience: General/trade , Children/juvenile , ELT Advanced , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dialysis – An Aquarium Filter for Your Blood

Maria Baimas-George M.D. 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.