Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care, 6th Edition
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By Brian K. Walsh, PhD, RRT-NPS, RRT-ACCS, RPFT, FAARC
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, fu
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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.
Master the principles and skills of respiratory care for neonates, infants, and children! Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care, 6th Edition provides a solid foundationin 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.
New to this edition
NEW! Logical, easy-to-use organization
divides the content into three sections of 1)Neonatal, 2) Pediatrics, and 3) Neonatal and Pediatric combined, mirroring the academic approach of most respiratory care programs.
NEW! Updated content reflects the new matrix for the 2020 NBRC Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS) exam.
NEW! Assessment Questions at the end of each chapter are updated to reflect the changes to the 2020 NBRC exam.
NEW! Additional treatment algorithms of care are added to relevant chapters.
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 500full-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.
Author Information
By Brian K. Walsh, PhD, RRT-NPS, RRT-ACCS, RPFT, FAARC, Director, Respiratory Therapy Program, Professor of Health Sciences, Liberty University
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 Glossary
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