Disorders of the musculoskeletal system
Chapter 15Disorders of the musculoskeletal system Liz Gormley‐Fleming Aim The aim of this chapter is to enable the reader to develop their understanding and knowledge of the musculoskeletal system. This…
The cell and body tissue
Chapter 1The cell and body tissue Peter S. Vickers Aim The aim of this chapter is to introduce the reader to the various cells and tissues of the body in…
Disorders of the digestive system
Chapter 12Disorders of the digestive system Ann L. Bevan Aim This chapter explores the role of the digestive system as it removes nutrients from the food that a child eats…
Disorders of the skin
Chapter 16Disorders of the skin Liz Gormley‐Fleming Aim This chapter provides an overview of the anatomy and physiology of the skin. The chapter introduces the reader to altered pathophysiology and…
Disorders of the reproductive systems
Chapter 14Disorders of the reproductive systems Michele O’Grady Aim This chapter provides understanding and insight into disordered pathophysiology of male and female reproductive systems. Developing understanding and insight will help…
Homeostasis
Chapter 4Homeostasis Mary Brady Aim The aim of this chapter is to help you to further develop and apply your understanding of homeostatic mechanisms within the body related to children…
Pain and pain management
Chapter 7Pain and pain management Helen Monks, Kate Heaton‐Morley and Sarah McDonald Aim This chapter provides an overview of mechanisms of pain and pain management. There is an emphasis on…
Disorders of the respiratory system
Chapter 10Disorders of the respiratory system Elizabeth Mills, Rosemary Court and Susan Fidment Aim To understand the pathophysiology of the respiratory system during an acute illness phase, and the care…
