Clara and the nitrogen treatment

Page 1 — Discovering the care, gently

1. 1. Welcome!

   • On the poster: “Welcome to our clinic!”
   • Clara: “Hello! I'm Clara. We're going to look at your little bump and I'll explain the care.”
   • The mother: “Thank you, he was a little worried.”
   • The child: “Okay!”

2. 2. Let's chat a little

   • Clara: “Does the area hurt? Have you ever had this care before?”
   • The child: “No… I just want it to go away.”
   • On the poster: “Little care for big victories!”
   • Key point: Clara first checks whether the care is appropriate.

3. 3. What is a wart?

   • Clara: “Nitrogen is used to freeze the wart to help the body get rid of it.”
   • The drawing shows three steps: a little bump on the skin (wart), we freeze it with very cold nitrogen, then the body gradually gets rid of it over time.
   • Key point: sometimes more than one treatment may be needed.

4. 4. Looking at the area

   • Clara: “I'm looking at the area before we start.”
   • The child: “I'm okay.”
   • Clara: “I'll explain every step, and we'll stop if you're too uncomfortable.”

5. 5. The care is possible

   • Clara: “The care may sting a little and feel very cold, but it's quick.”
   • Key point: the treatment is done gently and stops if the child is too uncomfortable.
   • Key point: a consultation is used to check whether the treatment is appropriate.

6. 6. Ready for what's next?

   • Clara: “I'll stay gentle and tell you what I'm doing.”
   • The child: “I'm ready!”
   • A little star: “Mission bye-bye wart!”

“A reassuring comic to help children understand their care.”

Page 2 — The care and going home

1. 1. Getting settled

   • Clara: “I'm getting you nice and comfy so it's easier.”
   • The child: “Like a real brave kid!”
   • A little star: “Ready for the mission!”

2. 2. The treatment begins

   • Clara: “We apply the very cold nitrogen for a few seconds.”
   • The child: “It's cold… but it's okay!”
   • Key point: the care is done gently.

3. 3. Checking that you're comfortable

   • Clara: “If it's too uncomfortable, you tell me, okay?”
   • The child: “Okay!”
   • The mother: “You're very brave.”

4. 4. All done!

   • Clara: “Well done! The treatment is finished.”
   • The child: “Already?”
   • Key point: after the care, the area may turn red, feel sensitive or form a small blister.

5. 5. At home

   • Clara: “At home, watch especially for significant pain or anything that worries you.”
   • Watch for: mild redness, sensitivity, small blister.
   • Contact the clinic if there is significant pain or any concern.

6. 6. Time to go

   • Clara: “Well done! You were brave.”
   • The mother: “Thank you!”
   • The child: “Goodbye, Clara!”
   • The child holds a card that says “Super brave!”
   • On the poster: “Little steps make big victories!”

“Understanding the care often helps children feel more confident.”