Wait, I Have to Get a Poke?
Helping a Child You Know Understand a Trach.
This book is for children and caregivers to learn together about different medical pokes a kid might experience in a medical environment. When a kid knows what to expect, new or scary experiences can feel a little more manageable. If a child is going to receive a poke, preparing them for what will happen can give them the opportunity to participate in their care, build coping skills, and recognize when an experience is finished and it is time to return to a calm, safe state.
- Join us as we discover the steps to a blood draw, an injection, an IV, and a port access.
- best for ages 5-11
- Written by Certified Child Life Specialists
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Inside the book, children will explore:
Help a child understand who they might meet when getting a poke, and what the poke is for.
Introduce the sensory aspect to the steps leading up to the poke.
Help a child understand their job during the poke, and what will happen during the poke expeirence.
Coping plan suggestions to open the door for a discussion of what a child feels would help them.
Additional Resources
Free resources to provide more detailed developmental information and tips for supporting a child through a medical poke: