Teaching materials for pediatric health professionals

Nurses can update their use of pre-op teaching materials with medical playthings. Anatomical dolls, medical puppets and stuffed animals, toys and games, as well as replicas of medical equipment and furniture are now available to demonstrate more clearly to patients what will be happening to them. Using actual medical supplies for supervised play also helps child patients understand procedures, vent feelings and express beliefs. The careful selection or creation of medical toys enhances existing teaching programs.