Includes bibliographical references and index.

Child health evolution--The child with medical/surgical needs--Pediatric procedures--Growing children and their families--The newborn infant--The infant--The toddler--The preschool child--The school-age child--The adolescent--Respiratory disorders--Cardiac disorders--Neurologic and sensory disorders--Gastrointestinal disorders--Fluid balance, renal, and reproductive disorders--Integumentary disorders--Musculoskeletal disorders--Communicable diseases--Immune disorders--Cognitive and behavior disorders--Hematology and oncology disorders--End-of-life care for children and their families