Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 23, Issue 2 , Pages 132-136 , March 2009

Increasing Head Circumference in a 4-month-old

  • Amy Terreros, MS, RN, CPNP

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence: Amy Terreros, MS, RN, CPNP, Section of Forensic Pediatrics, Trauma Program, Phoenix Children's Hospital, 1919 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016;
    • ,
  • Stephanie Zimmerman, MD

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PII: S0891-5245(08)00392-1

doi: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2008.11.008

Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 23, Issue 2 , Pages 132-136 , March 2009

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