Welcome to the NICU

An informative and enjoyable book introducing the neonatal intensive care unit to children and their families, providing comfort, hope, and key information. Featuring easy to understand language and fun colorful illustrations, this book is part of the innovative series The Strength of My Scars by surgical resident, Maria Baimas-George.

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In Welcome to the NICU, you'll be taken on a journey through the neonatal intensive care unit, learning about common equipment and procedures to help it all seem a bit less scary. You'll be guided through all the various monitoring equipment, breathing tubes, feeding tubes and IV lines with simple explanations and full-of-character colour illustrations. The book includes helpful information about common procedures and diagnoses, as well as a glossary of common words you'll hear doctors use in the NICU. This informative and enjoyable book is part of the series The Strength of My Scars, written and illustrated by surgeon, Maria Baimas-George.