Comprehensive Perinatal & Pediatric Respiratory Care, 4th Edition (ORIGINAL PDF from Publisher)

Comprehensive Perinatal & Pediatric Respiratory Care 4e

by Kent Whitaker, Paul Eberle, Lisa Trujillo

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.

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 include multiple illustrations to aid learning; practice questions to improve understanding; updated information on new equipment; and field research. Also included are ten clinical case studies.

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