Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care

previously published as 3rd edition in 2010
includes index

include bibliographical references and index

Section 1 – Fetal Development & Delivery
Fetal lung growth, gas exchange, high-risk deliveries.

Section 2 – Assessment & Monitoring
Patient assessment, imaging, PFTs, bronchoscopy, invasive & non-invasive monitoring.

Section 3 – Therapeutic Procedures
Oxygen therapy, aerosols, airway care, surfactant, ventilation (CPAP/ECMO), pharmacology.

Section 4 – Disorders & Management
Congenital, cardiac, infectious, asthma, CF, ARDS, trauma, sepsis, neuromuscular diseases.

Section 5 Transport, Home Care & Safety
Patient transport, home respiratory care, quality & safety.

Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care (4th Ed.) by Brian K. Walsh presents an evidence-based guide to respiratory care from fetal development to pediatric home management. It covers assessment, monitoring, and major therapeutic techniques such as ventilation, surfactant therapy, and ECMO along with management of key neonatal and pediatric disorders. The text emphasizes clinical application, safety, and quality in caring for infants and children with respiratory needs.