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Developmental Anatomy and Physiology of Children

A Practical Approach

  • 1 Edición - 24 de mayo de 2005
  • Última edición
  • Autores: Carol Chamley, Pauline Carson, Duncan Randall, Winifred Mary Sandwell
  • Idioma: Inglés

This book is a comprehensive guide to developmental anatomy and physiology of children, related to the developing child from fetus up to adolescence. It takes a systematic approach… Leer más

Descripción

This book is a comprehensive guide to developmental anatomy and physiology of children, related to the developing child from fetus up to adolescence. It takes a systematic approach and addresses all the body systems. As well as addressing normal growth and development it places pathology in perspective when related to developmental issues, such as congenital abnormalities.

Puntos claves

  • chapter outcomes and a chapter overview
  • Clinical notes help link theory to practice and facilitate reflective practice
  • Highly illustrated throughout
  • Self-assessment exercises help understanding and aid revision

De interès para

Undergraduate Child Health Nursing, Midwifery, Health Visiting and Health Science students.
Possibly junior medical students

Índice

The child: a framework for development. Development of the integumentary system . The musculoskeletal system. Development of the control systems. Development of the cardiovascular system. Development of the respiratory system and respiration. The gastrointestinal tract. Development of the renal system . The reproductive tract. Development of the immune system and immunity. Development of the special senses. Dentition. Glossary. Index

Detalles del producto

  • Edición: 1
  • Última edición
  • Publicado: 24 de mayo de 2005
  • Idioma: Inglés

Sobre los autores

CC

Carol Chamley

Afiliaciones y experiencia
Senior Lecturer, Children and Young Persons Nursing, Coventry University, UK

PC

Pauline Carson

Afiliaciones y experiencia
Senior Lecturer, University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, UK

DR

Duncan Randall

Afiliaciones y experiencia
Lecturer, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK

WS

Winifred Mary Sandwell

Afiliaciones y experiencia
Senior Lecturer, School of Health & Social Sciences, Coventry University, UK