Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care

Master the principles and skills of respiratory care for neonates, infants, and children! Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care, 7th Edition, provides a solid foundation in the assessment and treatment of respiratory disorders in children. Clear, full-color coverage simplifies the concepts of respiratory care while emphasizing clinical application. Reflecting the changing face of this profession, this edition unpacks care strategies with coverage of the newest treatment algorithms, surgical interventions, mechanical ventilation techniques, and more. From an expert team of contributors led by Brian K. Walsh and Meliza Walsh, this text features updated questions that align with changes to the NBRC Neonatal Pediatric Specialty examination, making it an essential preparation tool for certification success. Authoritative, evidence-based content covers all of the major topics of respiratory care for neonates, infants, and children, including both theory and application, with an emphasis on an entry-level BS degreeNearly 500 full-color illustrations - plus tables and graphs - make it easier to understand key conceptsComplete test preparation is provided through coverage of all the topics in the matrix for the current NBRC® neonatal/pediatric specialty (NPS) credentialing examAssessment Questions at the end of each chapter are written in the NBRC multiple-choice style as found on the NPS exam, with answers on the Evolve websiteCase studies for neonatal and pediatric disorders include a brief patient history and questions for each, showing how concepts apply to the more difficult areas of careLearning Objectives in each chapter break down key content into measurable behaviors, criteria, and conditionsKey Points bullets summarize the more important information in each chapterGlossary makes it easy to find definitions of key terminologyNEW! Updated questions to reflect the revised 2026 NBRC examNEW! Additional treatment algorithms in relevant chapters