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Having surgery can be stressful for anyone - especially young children who don't know what to expect. Help your little one learn what they'll actually see, hear, and experience with Going to have Surgery, a Toddler Prep Book featuring actual photos and simple, easy-to-understand language. Read the book before the big day to prevent tantrums, and even bring it with you for your child to follow along as they experience each step.--From publisher website...
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"Surgery is a scary word for kids and parents alike. It's natural for kids to feel scared about surgery. They may not understand what's happening or why they have to go through it. "Little Man Goes to Surgery" is the perfect book to help ease your child's fears before surgery. Written with love and warmth, this charming tale follows Little Man as he prepares for his operation. With the help of his mom, kind doctors and nurses, and surgical team, she...
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"After a little boy breaks his arm, he has to go to the hospital and have his first surgery. He learns about the doctors and nurses and realizes that going to sleep is no harder than drinking a "sleepy juice" and breathing through a scented mask. He dreams of exciting adventures as he falls asleep and when he wakes, he is eager to tell of his journey. Written by a board-certified anesthesiologist, A Sleepy Tale: My First Surgery tells a fun story...
4) The bodies keep coming: dispatches from a Black trauma surgeon on racism, violence, and how we heal
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"Dr. Brian H. Williams has seen it all, from gunshot wounds to traumatic brain injuries. In The Bodies Keep Coming, Williams ushers us into the trauma bay, where the wounds of a national emergency amass. Black bodies will continue to be wracked by violence, racism, and healthcare inequities until we enact changes of policy and law"--
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"An emotionally raw memoir about the crumbling of the American Dream and a daughter of refugees who searches for answers after her mother dies during plastic surgery. Susan Lieu has long been searching for answers. About her family's past and about her own future. Refugees from the Vietnam War, Susan's family escaped to California in the 1980s after five failed attempts. Upon arrival, Susan's mother was their savvy, charismatic North Star, setting...
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"In 1841, a quiet, curious boy who stuttered when nervous committed to becoming a surgeon--a profession then more feared than respected. Through study, persistence, and careful research, Joseph Lister proved that unsanitary conditions contribute to infections. Despite others scoffing at his ideas, Lister slowly changed the way all surgeons work, saving countless lives"--
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"A life-saving and empowering guide to understanding breast cancer detection, prevention, and treatment options, from two top doctors in the field-Rachel Brem, a breast radiologist, and Christy Teal, a breast surgeon-who have also made the personal decisions to have mastectomies"--
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"Surgery is a scary word for kids and parents alike. It's natural for kids to feel scared about surgery. They may not understand what's happening or why they have to go through it. "Little Miss Goes to Surgery" is the perfect book to help ease your child's fears before surgery. Written with love and warmth, this charming tale follows Little Miss as he prepares for his operation. With the help of his mom, kind doctors and nurses, and surgical team,...
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"Having surgery can be stressful for anyone - especially young children who don't know what to expect. Help your little one learn what they'll actually see, hear and experience with Getting Ear Tubes, a Toddler Prep Book featuring actual photos and simple, easy-to-understand language. Read the book before the big day to prevent tantrums, and even bring it with you for your child to follow along as they experience each step."--