Full Description
With the in-depth coverage you need, this text helps you provide quality treatment for neonates, infants and pediatric patients. It discusses the principles of neonatal and pediatric respiratory care while emphasizing clinical application. Not only is this edition updated with the latest advances in perinatal and pediatric medicine, but it adds a new chapter on pediatric thoracic trauma plus new user-friendly features to simplify learning.A comprehensive, evidence-based approach covers all of the major topics of respiratory care for neonates, infants, and children, including both theory and application.Case studies help you master the more difficult areas of care for neonatal and pediatric disorders.Logical, streamlined organization makes it easier for students to master the material and prepare for an entry-level BS degree and the national Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty credentialing exam.Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter highlight the "take-aways" by breaking down key content into measurable behaviors, criteria, and conditions.Complete test preparation is provided through coverage of all the content in the matrix for the NPS exam.NBRC exam-style assessment questions test your comprehension of the material in each chapter. Answers to assessment and case study questions are provided on the Evolve companion website.New Quality and Safety chapter addresses quality care for the neonatal/pediatric patient.New Clinical Highlights boxes discuss realistic scenarios to help you apply your knowledge to clinical practice.UPDATED! Over 400 full-color illustrations - plus clear tables and graphs- make it easier to visualize key concepts. New! Key point summary at end of each chapter highlights essential content in a bulleted format.New! Glossary provides easy access to key terms and their definitions.New! Key terms at the beginning of each chapter highlight important terminology.
Contents
SECTION 11. Fetal Lung Development2. Fetal Gas Exchange and Circulation 3. Antenatal Assessment and High Risk Delivery4. Exam and Assessment of the Neonatal and Pediatric Patient5. Pulmonary Function Testing and Bedside Pulmonary Mechanics 6. Radiographic Assessment 7. Bronchoscopy 8. Invasive Blood Gas Analysis and Monitoring 9. Non-Invasive Monitoring in Neonatal and Pediatric Care DISORDERS10. Oxygen Administration 11. Aerosols and Administration of Medication 12. Airway Clearance Techniques and Lung Volume Expansion 13. Airway Management 14. Surfactant Replacement 15. Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation and Continuous Positive Pressure of the Neonate16. Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation of the Child17. Mechanical Ventilation of the Neonatal and Pediatric Patient18. Administration of Gas Mixtures 19. Extracorporeal Life Support 20. Pharmacology21. Thoracic Organ Transplantation22. Neonatal Complications and Pulmonary DisordersSECTION 4: NEONATAL AND PEDIATRIC DISORDERS: PRESENTATION, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT23. Congenital and Surgical Disorders that Affect Respiratory Care 24. Congenital Cardiac Defects 25. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Sleep Disorders 26. Pediatric Airway Disorders and Pulmonary Infections 27. Asthma28. Cystic Fibrosis29. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome 30. Shock, Sepsis, and Anaphylaxis31. Pediatric Trauma 32. Disorders of the Pleura 33. Neurological and Neuromuscular DisordersSECTION 5: NEONATAL AND PEDIATRIC TRANSIENT AND AMBULATORY CARE34. Transport of Infants and Children35. Home Care36. Quality and Safety NEW!
