Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care, 7th Edition

by Brian K. Walsh, PhD, RRT-NPS, RRT-ACCS, RPFT, FAARC and Meliza Walsh, MHA, RRT-NPS, AE-C

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Master the principles and skills of respiratory care for neonates, infants, and children! Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care, 7th 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, surgical interventions, mechanical ventilation techniques, and more. From an expert team of contributors led by Brian K. Walsh and Meliza Walsh, this text features updated questions that align with changes to the NBRC Neonatal Pediatric Specialty examination, making it an essential preparation tool for certification success.

New to This Edition
- NEW! Updated questions to reflect the revised 2026 NBRC exam
- NEW! Additional treatment algorithms in 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 500 full-color illustrations — plus tables and graphs — make it easier to understand key concepts
- Complete test preparation is provided through coverage of all the topics in the matrix for the current NBRC^® neonatal/pediatric specialty (NPS) credentialing exam
- Assessment Questions at the end of each chapter are written in the NBRC multiple-choice style as found on the NPS exam, with answers on the Evolve website
- Case studies for neonatal and pediatric disorders include a brief patient history and questions for each, showing how concepts apply to the more difficult areas of care
- Learning Objectives in each chapter break down key content into measurable behaviors, criteria, and conditions
- Key Points bullets summarize the more important information in each chapter
- Glossary makes it easy to find definitions of key terminology
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- 7th Edition
  Evolve Resources for Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care
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Contents

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 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 Infant and 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
Authors

Brian K. Walsh, PhD, RRT-NPS, RRT-ACCS, RPFT, FAARC, Director, Respiratory Therapy Program, Professor of Health Sciences, Liberty University, USA and Meliza Walsh, MHA, RRT-NPS, AE-C, Texas Children Hospital, TX, USA
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