Comprehensive growth and development review with expected behaviors and skills for each age/developmental level A summary of the most frequently encountered pediatric pathologies and subsequent assessments, treatments and nursing care along with evidence-based practice tips Coverage of important skills, including equipment size, when appropriate, and current practice protocols on central lines and other technologies Comprehensive resource list providing information for pediatric nurses and families about child disease processes and conditions Section on mnemonics for important assessment and care information Index that includes terms important to pediatrics