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Comprehensive Perinatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care

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ISBN-10: 0766813738

ISBN-13: 9780766813731

Edition: 3rd 2001 (Revised)

Authors: Kent Whitaker

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Respiratory students and therapists can learn the latest in respiratory care for newborns and children from this updated book. Readers will study fetal development of the cardiopulmonary system, then learn 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 both conventional and special techniques. Even topics such as care of parents and home care are discussed in detail. 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 …    
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Book details

List price: $236.95
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Publication date: 2/14/2001
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 832
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.25" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 2.794

Kent Whitaker is an assistant professor at Idaho State University in the Physician Assistant Program. He was formerly an instructor of Respiratory Therapy at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. Mr. Whitaker is a certified Physician's Assistant and holds a Masters in Education degree.

Preface
Contributing Authors
Development and Care of the Fetus: Conception to Birth
Embryological Development of the Cardiopulmonary System
Embryologic Development of the Fetus
Development of the Pulmonary System
Surface Forces and the Role of Surfactant
Fetal Lung Fluid
Development of the Cardiovascular System
Fetal Circulation
The Development of Baroreceptors and Chemoreceptors
Development and Function of Intrauterine Structures
Summary
Assessment of Fetal Growth and Development
Modalities to Assess Fetal Status
Estimating the delivery Date
Biophysical Tests of Fetal Well-Being
Factors Identifying a High-Risk Pregnancy
Summary
Labor, Delivery, and Physiological Changes After Birth
Parturition
Stages of Normal Labor and delivery
Abnormal Labor and Delivery
Adaptation to Extrauterine Life
Summary
Care of the Neonatal and Pediatric Patient
Techniques of Resuscitation and Stabilization
Overview
When to Resuscitate
Standard Precautions
Steps in a Resuscitation
Management of Serum Glucose
Obtaining Umbilical Vessel Blood Samples During Resuscitation
Summary
Assessment of the Neonatal and Pediatric Patient
Anatomic and Physiologic Considerations
Physical Assessment of the Neonate
Physical Assessment of the Pediatric Patient
Neonatal and Pediatric Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT)
Summary
Respiratory Care Procedures
Airway Clearance
Aerosolized Drug Therapy
Suctioning
Oxygen Therapy
Summary
General Considerations of Continuing Care
Thermoregulation
Developmental Needs of the High-Risk Neonate
Skin Care of the Premature Neonate
Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
Neonatal Jaundice
Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)
Summary
Pharmacology in Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care
Introduction
Placental Drug Transfer
Neonatal and Pediatric Pharmokinetics
Medications
Cardiovascular Medications
Effects of Maternal Drug Abuse on the Fetus
Summary
Assessment of Oxygenation and Ventilation
The Basics
Arterial Blood Gas Analysis
Arterial Blood Gas Assessment
Transcutaneous Monitoring
Pulse Oximetry
Capnography/Capnometry
Summary
Causes and Care of Illness in Perinatal and Pediatric Patients
Perinatal Lung Disease and Other Problems of Prematurity
Consequences of Premature Birth
Processes of Intrauterine Origin
Barotraumatic Diseases: Air Leak Syndromes
Other Respiratory Diseases of the Neonate
Summary
Causes of Persistent Perinatal Illness
Infections
Fetal Immunities
Congenital Anomalies
Respiratory Care of the Patient with Cardiac Defects
Summary
Pediatric Diseases Requiring Respiratory Care
Ventilatory Diseases
Neuromuscular Disorders
Infectious Lung Diseases
Diseases of the Upper Airways
Inhalation of Noxious Gases
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Summary
Interpretation of Chest X-Rays
Basic Concepts
Method of Interpretation
Radiographic Findings in Neonatal Lung Pathology
Radiographic Findings in Pediatric Lung Pathology
Summary
Management of Ventilation and Oxygenation
Concepts of Mechanical Ventilation
Goals of Mechanical Ventilation
Definitions
Clinical Applications
Pressure-Volume Relationships (Compliance)
Pressure-Flow Relationships (Resistance)
Time Constants (Kt)
Management of the Patient-Ventilator System
Indications for Ventilatory Support of the Neonate and Child
Modes of Mechanical Ventilation
Partial Ventilatory Support (PVS)
Full Ventilatory Support
Setting Initial Ventilator Parameters
Volume Versus Pressure-Controlled Ventilation
Changing Ventilator Parameters in Volume and Pressure Ventilation
Hazards of Mechanical Ventilation and How to Avoid Them
Weaning and Extubation
Neonatal Patient
Pediatric Patient
Summary
Common Ventilators and Monitors
Common Neonatal Ventilators
Ventilator Monitors
Summary
Special Procedures and Ventilatory Techniques
Introduction
Surfactant Replacement Therapy
High-Frequency Ventilation (HFV)
Specialty Medical Gases
Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS)
Partial Liquid Ventilation (PLV)
Negative Pressure Ventilation (NPV)
Summary
Transport, Home Care, and Care of the Parents
Perinatal Transport
History
Types of Transport
Personnel
Equipment
Infant Preparation and Transportation
Special Needs
Summary
Home Care
Overview
Patient Selection
Home Care of the Ventilator-Dependent Child
Home Aerosol Therapy
Chest Physiotherapy and Suctioning
Apnea Monitoring
Oxygen Therapy
Discharge Planning
Discharge
The Effects of Home Care on the Family
Failure of Home Care
Summary
Care of the Parents
Overview
Bonding
Causes of Parental Stress
Understanding Grief
Summary
Clinical Case Studies
Clinical Case Study 1
Clinical Case Study 2
Clinical Case Study 3
Clinical Case Study 4
Clinical Case Study 5
Clinical Case Study 6
Clinical Case Study 7
Clinical Case Study 8
Clinical Case Study 9
Clinical Case Study 10
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Appendix E
Appendix F
Appendix G
Appendix H
Appendix I
Glossary
Index