Comprehensive Perinatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care

by Kent Whitaker

This updated textbook offers a detailed discussion of respiratory care for the newborn and child. It begins with a comprehensive presentation of fetal development of the cardiopulmonary system. Subsequent units cover respiratory care of neonatal and pediatric patients, as well as causes and care of respiratory illnesses. A section devoted to ventilation and oxygenation includes information on new equipment. Important topics such as the care of parents and home care, as well as ten clinical case studies, supplement the main text. Key Features: ¨ Corresponds with the new NBRC content outline for the perinatal/pediatric specialty exam ¨ New section on specialty medical gases ¨ Practice questions, laboratory exercises, and checklists now located in the book to improve understanding ¨ Information on conventional and non-conventional ventilators ¨ Ten clinical case studies support application of content from the main text. Supplements Instructor's Manual 0-7668-1374-6

814 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1992