Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care
Samenvatting
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.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 degreeNearly 500 full-color illustrations — plus clear tables and graphs — make it easier to understand key conceptsCase 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 disordersComplete test preparation is provided through coverage of all the content in the matrix for the 2020 NBRC neonatal/pediatric specialty (NPS) credentialing examLearning Objectives at the beginning of each chapter break down key content into measurable behaviors, criteria, and conditionsKey Points at the end of each chapter summarize the more important information in a bulleted formatAssessment 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 formatGlossary makes it easy to find definitions of all of the book’s key terminologyAnswers to assessment and case study questions are provided on the Evolve websiteNEW! 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 programsNEW! Updated content reflects the new matrix for the 2020 NBRC Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS) examNEW! Assessment Questions at the end of each chapter are updated to reflect the changes to the 2020 NBRC examNEW! Additional treatment algorithms of care are added to relevant chapters