Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care - Softcover

Walsh PhD RRT-NPS RRT-ACCS RPFT FAARC, Brian K.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 145575319X ISBN 13: 9781455753192

Publisher: Saunders, 2014

Synopsis

A comprehensive text on respiratory care for neonates, infants, and children, Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care, 4th Edition provides a solid foundation in the assessment and treatment of respiratory care disorders. Clear, full-color coverage emphasizes clinical application of the principles of neonatal/pediatric respiratory care. New to this edition is coverage of the latest advances in clinical practice, a chapter devoted to quality and safety, and summary boxes discussing real-world clinical scenarios. From author Brian Walsh, an experienced educator and respiratory therapist, this text is an excellent study tool for the NBRC’s Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty exam!

• A comprehensive, evidence-based approach covers all of the major topics of respiratory care for neonates, infants, and children, including both theory and application
• Case studies help you master the more difficult areas of care for neonatal and pediatric disorders
• Logical, streamlined organization makes it easier for students to master the material and prepare for an entry-level BS degree and the national Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty credentialing exam
• Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter highlight the "take-aways" by breaking down key content into measurable behaviors, criteria, and conditions
• Complete test preparation is provided through coverage of all the content in the matrix for the NPS exam
• NBRC exam-style assessment questions test your comprehension of the material in each chapter
• Answers to assessment and case study questions are provided on the Evolve companion website

• New Quality and Safety chapter addresses quality care for the neonatal/pediatric patient
• New Clinical Highlights boxes discuss realistic scenarios to help you apply your knowledge to clinical practice
• UPDATED! Over 400 full-color illustrations ― plus clear tables and graphs― make it easier to visualize key concepts
• New! Key point summary at end of each chapter highlights essential content in a bulleted format
• New! Glossary provides easy access to key terms and their definitions
• New! Key terms at the beginning of each chapter highlight important terminology

About this title

About the Author

Dr. Walsh began his health career in emergency medical services and respiratory therapy and quickly developed an interest and passion for research and education. Dr. Walsh’s research career began by focusing on areas within respiratory care that lacked evidence to guide practice. This pursuit and passion led to several discoveries within each of those areas and the development of several nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines. Before coming to Liberty University to be the founding Director of the Respiratory Therapy Program, Dr. Walsh was an Assistant Professor of Anesthesia at Harvard Medical School and Boston Children’s Hospital. Dr. Walsh currently serves as the Director of Respiratory Therapy Program at the Liberty University School of Health Sciences and as a professor of Health Sciences.

Edition details

• Publisher: Saunders
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 145575319X
• ISBN 13: 9781455753192
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 744