Peritoneal Dialysis
A Bath for My Belly

A colorful book explaining the experience of peritoneal dialysis to children and families, providing comfort, hope, and key information.

Maria Baimas-George (Author)

9781009546348, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 30 January 2025

20 pages
20.2 x 20.2 x 0.3 cm, 0.07 kg

Peritoneal Dialysis: A Bath for my Belly explains the purpose and experience of treatment called peritoneal dialysis. Written in easy to understand language with vibrant illustrations, this book explains that the treatment helps people who have kidneys that don't work so well and need help. The story uses an analogy that compares peritoneal dialysis to a bath, to explain that the treatment cleans our blood just like a bath cleans our body. The book also features key facts and a glossary of commonly used words by doctors. This informative and enjoyable book is part of the series The Strength of My Scars, written and illustrated by surgeon, Maria Baimas-George.

Peritoneal Dialysis – A Bath for My Belly

Subject Areas: Medicine: general issues [MB]