Comprehensive Perinatal Pediatric Respiratory Care

This revised book offers a complete, comprehensive review of information required for those performing respiratory care on newborn or pediatric patients. Coverage includes disease processes, their treatment and the equipment used, as well as fetal development and monitoring. Important topics such as death and dying, transport, and home care are also discussed. In addition, each chapter includes extensive instructional objectives and a key word list to facilitate comprehension of difficult terms and concepts. Supplements Lab Manual 0-8273-7393-7 - 7 3/8 x 9 1/4, 720 pages, 1 color, softcover Instructor's Manual 0-8273-8286-3 - 7 3/8 x 9 1/4, 720 pages, 1 color, softcover

Learn the latest in respiratory care for newborns and children from COMPREHENSIVE PERINATAL AND PEDIATRIC RESPIRATORY CARE, 4E. This newly updated book is clear, consistent, and easy for you to follow. Comprehensive coverage of fetal development of the cardiopulmonary system, is followed by respiratory care of neonatal and pediatric patients, and progresses into causes and care of respiratory illnesses. It provides discussion of the ventilation and oxygenation needs of neonatal and pediatric patients including information on both conventional and special techniques. Topics unique to this book, such as care of parents and home care, are discussed in detail. COMPREHENSIVE PERINATAL AND PEDIATRIC RESPIRATORY CARE, 4E provides you with the theory and clinical expertise necessary to embark on your career and meet the challenges presented in a rapidly changing health care environment. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Calculation Exercises, Perinatal/Pediatric Examination Matrix, Chapter Outlines, Answer Key

This revised book offers a complete, comprehensive review of information required for those performing respiratory care on newborn or pediatric patients. Each chapter offers a key word list to facilitate comprehension of difficult terms and concepts; each is defined in the glossary. Extensive instructional objectives are also listed at the beginning of each chapter.The book also covers fetal development and monitoring as well as care of the infant after delivery. Coverage includes disease processes, their treatment, and the equipment used. Important topics such as death and dying, transport, and home care are also covered. To prepare the respiratory care practitioner for the NBRC Perinatal/ Pediatric Specialty Examination, a review section is offered. This section provides an overview of the exam, test-taking strategies and a practice exam which follows the pattern of the NBRC exam. Each question is answered and referenced to the textbook for further reading.

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 approach covers all of the major topics of respiratory care for neonates, infants and children, including both theory and application Exam preparation is enhanced by the inclusion of the content in the exam matrix for the NBRC’s neonatal/pediatric specialty exam. A streamlined, logical organization makes it easy to build a solid foundation of knowledge. Unique Pediatric Thoracic Trauma chapter focuses on common forms of thoracic trauma, a condition that accounts for 5-10% of admissions to pediatric trauma centers. Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter highlight what you should learn by breaking down key content into measurable behaviors, criteria, and conditions. Assessment questions in each chapter are written in the NBRC multiple-choice style as found on the neonatal and pediatric specialty exam, with answers, page references, and rationales available on a companion Evolve website. Case studies help you master the more difficult areas of care for neonatal and pediatric disorders. New learning features and a fresh look make this text easier to study and use. A companion Evolve website includes links to related sites for further research and study.

This text covers the neonatal and pediatric patient in a single work by a group of nationally recognized contributors from a wide variety of specialties, including respiratory care, pulmonology, cardiology, etc. It is comprehensive enough to serve as both a textbook and a reference source. It emphasizes competency in clinical and technical skills and includes coverage of pediatric intensive care. An instructor's manual, clinical handbook, workbook, and slide set are available.