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Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care

  • 6th Edition - August 17, 2022
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Brian K. Walsh
  • Language: English

Master the principles and skills of respiratory care for neonates, infants, and children! Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care, 6th Edition provides a solid foundatio… Read more

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Master the principles and skills of respiratory care for neonates, infants, and children! Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care, 6th Edition provides a solid foundation in the assessment and treatment of respiratory disorders in children. Clear, full-color coverage simplifies the concepts of respiratory care while emphasizing clinical application. Reflecting the changing face of this profession, this edition unpacks care strategies with coverage of the newest treatment algorithms, interventions, mechanical ventilation technologies, and more. From an expert team of contributors led by Brian K. Walsh, an experienced respiratory therapist and researcher, this text is an excellent study tool for the NBRC’s Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty examination.

Key features

  • Authoritative, evidence-based content covers all of the major topics of respiratory care for neonates, infants, and children, including both theory and application, with an emphasis on an entry-level BS degree
  • Nearly 500 full-color illustrations — plus clear tables and graphs — make it easier to understand key concepts
  • Case studies include a brief patient history and questions for each, showing how concepts apply to the more difficult areas of care for neonatal and pediatric disorders
  • Complete test preparation is provided through coverage of all the content in the matrix for the 2020 NBRC neonatal/pediatric specialty (NPS) credentialing exam
  • Learning Objectives at the beginning of each chapter break down key content into measurable behaviors, criteria, and conditions
  • Key Points at the end of each chapter summarize the more important information in a bulleted format
  • Assessment Questions at the end of each chapter are　written in the NBRC multiple-choice style as found on the Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS) exam, helping you become familiar with the NBRC testing format
  • Glossary makes it easy to find definitions of all of the book’s key terminology
  • Answers to assessment and case study questions are provided on the Evolve website

Readership

Respiratory Care students

Table of contents

Section 1: Neonatal
Part 1: Fetal Development, Assessment, and Delivery

1. Fetal Lung Development

2. Fetal Gas Exchange and Circulation

3. Antenatal Assessment and High-Risk Delivery

4. Respiratory Care in Pregnancy

Part 2: Assessment and Monitoring of the Neonate

5. Examination and Assessment

6. Radiographic Assessment of the Neonate

7. Invasive Blood Gas Analysis of the Neonate

8. Noninvasive Monitoring in Neonatal Care

Part 3: Neonatal Disorders: Presentation Diagnosis and Treatment

9. Neonatal Pulmonary Disorders

10. Surgical Disorders in the Neonate That Affect Respiratory Care

11. Congenital Cardiac Defects

Part 4: Respiratory Therapy Procedures for the Treatment of Neonatal Disorders

12. Surfactant Replacement Therapy

13. Noninvasive Mechanical Ventilation and Continuous Positive Pressure of the Neonate

14. Invasive Mechanical Ventilation of the Neonate

Section 2: Pediatric
Part 1: Assessment and Monitoring of the Pediatric Patient

15. Examination and Assessment of the Pediatric Patient

16. Pulmonary Function Testing and Bedside Pulmonary Mechanics

17. Radiographic Assessment of the Child

18. Pediatric Flexible Bronchoscopy

19. Invasive Blood Gas Analysis and Cardiovascular Monitoring of the Child

20. Noninvasive Monitoring in Pediatric Care

Part 2: Pediatric Disorders: Presentation, Diagnosis, and Treatment

21. Surgical Disorders in Childhood That Affect Respiratory Care

22. Pediatric Sleep-Disordered Breathing

23. Pediatric Airway Disorders and Parenchymal Lung Diseases

24. Asthma

25. Cystic Fibrosis

26. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

27. Shock

28. Pediatric Trauma

29. Disorders of the Pleura

30. Neurologic and Neuromuscular Disorders

Part 3: Mechanical Ventilation

31. Noninvasive Mechanical Ventilation of the Child

32. Invasive Mechanical Ventilation of the Child

Section 3: Neonatal and Pediatric
Part 1: Respiratory Therapy Procedures for the Treatment of Neonatal and Pediatric Disorders

33. Oxygen Administration

34. Aerosols and Administration of Inhaled Medications

35. Airway Clearance Techniques and Hyperinflation Therapy

36. Airway Management

37. Administration of Gas Mixtures

38. Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

39. Pharmacology

Part 2: Thoracic Organ Transplant

40. Thoracic Organ Transplantation

Part 3: Transport and Home Care of Neonatal and Pediatric Patients

41. Transport of Infants and Children

42. Home Care

Product details

  • Edition: 6
  • Latest edition
  • Published: October 3, 2022
  • Language: English

About the author

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Brian K. Walsh

Dr. Walsh began his health career in emergency medical services and respiratory therapy and quickly developed an interest and passion for research and education. Dr. Walsh’s research career began by focusing on areas within respiratory care that lacked evidence to guide practice. This pursuit and passion led to several discoveries within each of those areas and the development of several nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines. Before coming to Liberty University to be the founding Director of the Respiratory Therapy Program, Dr. Walsh was an Assistant Professor of Anesthesia at Harvard Medical School and Boston Children’s Hospital. Dr. Walsh currently serves as the Director of Respiratory Therapy Program at the Liberty University School of Health Sciences and as a professor of Health Sciences.
Affiliations and expertise
Director, Respiratory Therapy Program, Professor of Health Sciences, Liberty University, USA