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

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Fetal Development, Assessment, and Delivery. -- Fetal lung development / Bruce M. Schnapf, Scott M. Kirley -- Fetal gas exchange and circulation / Michael P. Czervinske -- Antenatal assessment and high-risk delivery / Antoun Y. Khabbaz, J. Gerald Quirk -- Neonatal assessment and resuscitation / Craig Patrick Black -- Examination and assessment of the neonatal patient / Craig Patrick Black -- Assessment and Monitoring of the Neonatal and Pediatric Patient. -- Examination and assessment of the pediatric patient / Dennis E. Schelhaese -- Pulmonary function testing and bedside pulmonary mechanics / Michael P. Czervinske, Michael A. Gentile -- Radiographic assessment / J. David Ingram -- Pediatric flexible bronchoscopy / Karl Kalavantavanich, Craig M. Schramm -- Invasive blood gas analysis and cardiovascular monitoring / Robert M. DiBlasi, Michael P. Czervinske -- Noninvasive monitoring in neonatal and pediatric care / Cynthia Jacobus -- Therapeutic Procedures for Treatment of Neonatal and Pediatric Disorders. -- Oxygen administration / Sherry L. Barnhart -- Aerosols and administration of medication / James B. Fink, Bruce K. Rubin -- Airway clearance techniques and lung volume expansion / Brian K. Walsh -- Airway management / Ian N. Jacobs, Mary M. Pettignano, Robert Pettignano -- Surfactant replacement therapy / Santina A. Zanelli, David Kaufman -- Mechanical ventilators / Katherine Fedor -- Continuous positive airway pressure / Robert M. DiBlasi, Peter Richardson -- Mechanical ventilation of the neonate and pediatric patient / Brian K. Walsh, Robert M. DiBlasi -- Neonatal and pediatric high-frequency ventilation / Keith S. Meredith, Mark Rogers -- Noninvasive mechanical ventilation of the infant and child / Pradip Kamat, W. Gerald Teague -- Administration of gas mixtures / Mark Rogers -- Extracorporeal life support / Douglas R. Hansell -- Pharmacology / Robert G. Aucoin -- Thoracic organ transplantation / George B. Mallory, Jr., Okan Elidemir, Marc G. Schecter -- Pediatric advanced life support / Patrice Johnson, Kim Stevenson -- Neonatal and Pediatric Disorders: Presentation, Diagnosis, and Treatment. -- Neonatal pulmonary disorders / Thomas L. Miller, Thomas H. Shaffer, Jay S. Greenspan -- Surgical disorders in childhood that affect respiratory care / Scott Keckler, Kurt P. Schropp -- Neonatal complications of respiratory care / Charles L. Paxson, Jr. -- Congenital cardiac defects / John Salyer, Teodor D. Butiu, David N. Crotwell -- Sudden infant death syndrome pediatric sleep disorders / Pearl Yu -- Pediatric airway disorders and parenchymal lung diseases / Brian K. Walsh, Nico Vehse -- Asthma / Thomas J. Kallstrom, Maridee Jones -- Cystic fibrosis / Bruce M. Schnapf -- Acute respiratory distress syndrome / Ira Cheifetz, Jennifer L. Turi -- Shock and anaphylaxis / Cynthia L. Gibson, Anthony D. Slonim -- Sepsis and meningitis / Julie Lynn Fitzgerald, Tracy Koogler -- Thermal and inhalation injury / Ronald P. Mlcak -- Head injury and cerebral disorders / Paul Mathews -- Thoracic trauma in children / Bradley M. Rodgers, Eugene D. McGahren -- Drowning in children / Kristina H. Deeter, John K. McGuire -- Pediatric poisoning / Kathleen D. Bongiovanni -- Disorders of the pleura / Paul C. Stillwell -- Neurologic and neuromuscular disorders / Mary E. Hartman, Peter H. Michelson, Michael P. Czervinske -- Neonatal and Pediatric Transient and Ambulatory Care. -- Transport of infants and children / Garry Sitler -- Home care / Sherry L. Barnhart.

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.