Handbook of physical measurements

Hall, Judith G. (Added Author). Hall, Judith G. Handbook of normal physical measurements. (Added Author).

Summary: Updated and revised, 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 standardised 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. Measurements are given in both Imperial and Metric

Record details

ISBN: 9781281162908
ISBN: 1281162906
ISBN: 0195301498
ISBN: 9780195301496
ISBN: 6611162909
ISBN: 9786611162900
ISBN: 142948618X
ISBN: 9781429486187
ISBN: 0199748292
ISBN: 9780199748297
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xii, 507 pages) : illustrations
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Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2007.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Revised edition of: Handbook of normal physical measurements. 1989.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Sternal LengthTorso Length -- Biacromial Distance -- Bi-Iliac Distance -- Umbilical Cord Length -- Bibliography -- 10 Genitalia -- Introduction -- Stages of Puberty (Tanner Stages) -- Penile Length -- Hypospadias -- Testicular Volume -- Testicular Descent -- Anal Placement -- Anal Diameter -- Breast and Nipple Size and Shape -- Measurement of Breast Volume -- Bibliography -- 11 Skin and Hair -- Introduction -- Extensibility of Skin -- Patterns Reflected by the Skin -- Skin Color -- Birthmarks -- Glands of the Skin -- Hair -- Nails
Restrictions on Access Note:	NLC staff and students only.
Source of Description Note:	Print version record.