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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
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  Over 400 full-color illustrations — plus clear tables and graphs— make it easier to visualize key concepts

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  Key point summary at end of each chapter highlights essential content in a bulleted format

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  Glossary provides easy access to key terms and their definitions

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  Key terms at the beginning of each chapter highlight important terminology