Neonatal and pediatric respiratory care / [edited by] Brian K. Walsh

Preceded by Perinatal and pediatric respiratory care / [edited by] Brian K. Walsh, Michael P. Czervinske, Robert M. DiBlasi. 3rd ed. c2010

Includes bibliographical references and index

Fetal lung development -- Fetal gas exchange and circulation -- Antenatal assessment and high-risk delivery -- Examination and assessment of the neonatal and pediatric patient -- Pulmonary function testing and bedside pulmonary mechanics -- Radiographic assessment -- Pediatric flexible bronchoscopy -- Invasive blood gas analysis and cardiovascular monitoring -- Noninvasive monitoring in neonatal and pediatric care -- Oxygen administration -- Aerosols and administration of medication -- Airway clearance techniques and hyperinflation therapy -- Airway management -- Surfactant replacement therapy -- Continuous politive airway pressure (CPAP) -- Noninvasive mechanical ventilation of the infant and child -- Invasive mechanical ventilation of the neonate and pediatric patient -- Administration of gas mixtures -- Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation -- Pharmacology -- Thoracic organ transplantation -- Neonatal pulmonary disorders -- Surgical disorders in childhood that affect respiratory care -- Congenital cardiac defects -- Pediatric sleep-disordered breathing -- Pediatric airway disorders and parenchymal lung diseases -- Asthma -- Cystic fibrosis -- Acute respiratory distress syndrome -- Shock and meningitis -- Pediatric trauma -- Disorders of the pleura -- Neurological and neuromuscular disorders -- Transport of infants and children -- Home care -- Quality and safety

"A comprehensive text on respiratory care for neonates, infants, and children, Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care, 4th Edition provides a solid foundation in the assessment and treatment of respiratory care disorders. Clear, full-color coverage emphasizes clinical application of the principles of neonatal/pediatric respiratory care. New to this edition is coverage of the latest advances in clinical practice, a chapter devoted to quality and safety, and summary boxes discussing real-world clinical scenarios."--Publisher's website