CHAPTER 4 History and Physical Examination of the Weanling and Adolescent
TABLE 4-1 Timing of significant events in pediatric development
Event | Age at occurrence |
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Capable of walking, urinating, and defecating spontaneously | 14 to 21 days |
Hematocrit/RBC number stabilize near that of adult | 8 weeks |
Renal function nears that of adult | 8 weeks |
Hepatic function nears that of adult | 4 to 5 months |
RBC, Red blood cell.