This book has been prepared according to the syllabus of the Indian Nursing Council (INC) to provide the highest level of scientific knowledge and rationale to nurses, including responsible care practice. Discusses common, acute and chronic illnesses associated with children from first month of birth to preadolescence. Each condition of systems contains pathophysiology flow charts, tables and diagrams depicting causative factors, pathology, signs and symptoms, complications, risk factors, essential diagnoses and Nursing Processes. Essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate nursing students as well as practicing nurses.