Handbook of Normal Physical Measurements

ISBN-13: 9780192616968 / Angielski / Miękka / 1990 / 512 str.

Judith Hall; Ursula G. Froster-Iskenius; Judith E. Allanson

Opis

This is a comprehensive sourcebook of reference data for health professionals involved in evaluating people with abnormal features or syndromes. It includes many graphs, tables, and charts needed by clinicians to define normal patterns of growth and provides standards of comparison for possible congenital abnormalities. Numerous "how-to" illustrations give the step-by-step guidance needed to ensure that standardized measurements are properly taken for accurate recordkeeping. Designed for ease of use, the pocket-sized book has a durable plastic cover, making it ideal for use in the ward or clinic.

Recenzje

This book provides an extraordinary collection of the available information on normal physical measurements. The book is well set out and easy to use ... a practical reference book which should be available in all paediatric and genetic departments ... invaluable.

Spis treści

Introduction; Measurement; Proportional growth and normal variants; Height and length; Weight; Head circumference; Craniofacies; Limbs; Chest and trunk; Genitalia; Skin and hair; Dermatoglyphics and trochoglyphics; Use of radiographs; Developmental data; Prenatal ultrasound measurements; Postmortem organ weights; Special measurements for special conditions; Approach to the child with a dysmorphic syndrome; Glossary.