Foundations in Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care by Sherry L. Barnhart; Terry VokskoDesigned to be the primary text for the 'Neonatal and Pediatric' course as part of the respiratory care core curriculum, Foundations in Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care provides students and practitioners alike with a comprehensive yet reader-friendly resource. This new text has contributions in each chapter by national experts who are actively practicing in their subject areas, providing the most relevant evidence-based material and content that has a significant and practical application to current practice.Key Features Include: * Chapter Objectives - Each chapter begins with a list of objectives in the NBRC testing format * Highly Illustrated - Innovative and unique illustrations found throughout the text demonstrate how to provide care and use equipment in this specialty area properly.* Following the NBRC matrix, this text is an exceptional reference for credentialed practitioners who are interested in taking the Neonatal Pediatric Special credentialing exam.* Utilizing feedback provided from current educators, the chapters are efficiently and logically organized to mirror the way a course is taught.
ISBN: 9781449652708
Publication Date: 2019
Kendig's Disorders of the Respiratory Tract in Children by Andrew Bush; Robin Deterding; Albert M. Li; Felix Ratjen; Peter D. Sly; Heather J. Zar; Robert William WilmottNow in a fully updated 10th Edition, Kendig's Disorders of the Respiratory Tract in Children, by Drs. Robert Wilmott, Andrew Bush, Robin Deterding, Felix Ratjen, Peter Sly, Heather Zar and Albert P. Li continues to provide authoritative, evidence-based information to residents, fellows, and practitioners in this wide-ranging specialty. Bringing key knowledge from global experts together in one easy-to-understand volume, it covers everything from the latest basic science and its relevance to today's clinical issues, to improving patient outcomes for the common and rare respiratory problems found in newborns and children worldwide. Uses succinct, straightforward text, numerous tables and figures, summaries at the end of each chapter, and more than 500 full-color images to convey key information in an easy-to-digest manner. Contains new chapters reflecting expanding knowledge on the respiratory complications of Down syndrome and other genetic disorders, modern molecular therapies for cystic fibrosis and asthma, and pulmonary embolism and thromboembolic disease. Includes access to a new video library with demonstrations of key procedures. Features a new templated format with more descriptive headings and bulleted text for quick reference and navigation. Covers today's key issues, including the genetic basis of respiratory disease, new and emerging respiratory infections, interstitial lung diseases in infants and young children, technology and diagnostic techniques for pulmonary function tests, emerging lung infections, and new therapies for cystic fibrosis and asthma. Provides up-to-date instruction on important procedures, such as bronchoscopy and pulmonary function testing. Highlights the knowledge and expertise of three new editors, as well as more than 100 world authorities in the fields of pediatrics, pulmonology, neurology, microbiology, cardiology, physiology, diagnostic imaging, critical care, otolaryngology, allergy, and surgery. Expert ConsultT eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
Pediatric Asthma: A Clinical Support Chart by American Academy of PediatricsThis convenient reference provides clinicians with point-of-care guidance on the assessment and treatment of chronic and acute asthma in infants, toddlers, school-aged children, and young adults. This quick reference is perfect to have on hand during evaluation and diagnosis, determination of a treatment course, and communication with patients and parents about asthma triggers, management strategies, a customized treatment plan, and follow-ups. It includes current approaches to asthma diagnosis and management, office pulmonary testing, clinical index tools, stepped approaches to treatment by age, maintenance and control, exacerbations, medication guidance with updated recommendations, and much more. CONTENTS INCLUDE Approach to Evaluation Diagnosis Office Pulmonary Function Testing Exacerbation Assessment Respiratory Scoring Tools Classifying Severity by Age Intervention Overview NIH/NHLBI Stepwise Approaches to Management FeNO: NIH/NHLBI Recommendations GINA Stepped Approaches to Treatment Maintenance and Control SABAs Inhaled Corticosteroids LABAs and LTRAs Inhaled Anticholinergic Agents Systemic Corticosteroids Anti-immunoglobulin E Therapy Other Biologics Trigger Management Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction Asthma Control Test Tobacco Use/Vaping and Asthma Get Valid Spirometry Results Every Time