Manual of school health: a handbook for school nurses, educators, and health professionals

Completely updated, the 3rd edition of this practical, highly portable manualoffers quick access to the most relevant health and wellness information for children -- from birth through age 21 - in the school setting. You'll find valuable guidance on developmental stages, learning domains, acute and chronic illnesses, first aid, medical syndromes, special education, and emergency illness. This edition also addresses the growing array of issues affecting today's children, including mental health disorders, disaster management, substance abuse, and school violence, as well as new threats such as West Nile virus, dermatological conditions, and the reemergence of tuberculosis. Ideal for use in school and community settings, this manual is a must-have resource for anyone who works with children. INDICE: 1. Growth and Development2. Vision and Hearing3. Acute Conditions4. Chronic Conditions 5. Mental Health6. Substance Abuse7. Violence8. Adolescent and Gender-Specific Issues9. Special Education10. Twenty-First Century Health Challenges 11. Emergency and Disaster Preparedness 12. First AidGlossaryAppendixes

• ISBN: 978-1-4160-3778-1
• Editorial: Saunders
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 672
• Fecha Publicación: 15/08/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés