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Author:   Kent Whitaker (Idaho State University) ,  Lisa Trujillo (Weber State University) ,  Paul Eberle (Weber State University)
Publisher:   Cengage Learning, Inc
Imprint:   Delmar Cengage Learning
Edition:   4th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.70cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 23.20cm
Weight:   1.255kg
ISBN:  

9781439059432

ISBN 10:   1439059438
Pages:   815
Publication Date:   05 June 2014
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Unit 1. THE NEONATAL PATIENT. 1. Embryologic Development of the Cardiopulmonary System. 2. Assessment of Fetal Growth and Development. 3. Labor, Delivery, and Physiologic Changes after Birth. 4. Techniques of Neonatal Resuscitation and Stabilization. 5. Neonatal Assessment. 6. Respiratory Care Procedures for the Neonate. 7. Continuing Care of the Neonate. 8. Perinatal Lung Disease and Other Problems of Prematurity. 9. Causes of Persistent Perinatal Illnesses. Unit 2. THE PEDIATRIC PATIENT. 10. Techniques of Pediatric Resuscitation and Stabilization. 11. Assessment of the Pediatric Patient. 12. Respiratory Care Procedures for the Pediatric Patient. 13. Continuing Care of the Pediatric Patient. 14. Pediatric Diseases Requiring Respiratory Care. Unit 3. GENERAL CONCEPTS OF CLINICAL MEDICINE. 15. Pharmacology. 16. Assessment of Oxygenation and Ventilation. 17. Chest X-Ray Interpretation. Unit 4. MANAGEMENT OF VENTILATION AND OXYGENATION. 18. Concepts of Mechanical Ventilation. 19. Management of the Patient Ventilator System. 20. Common Ventilators and Monitors. 21. Special Procedures and Non-conventional Ventilatory Techniques. Unit 5. ADVANCED AND SPECIATLY CARE. 22. Perinatal Transport. 23. Home Care. 24. Care of the Parents.

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Kent Whitaker is an assistant professor at Idaho State University in the Physician Assistant Program. He was formerly an instructor of Respiratory Therapy at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. Mr. Whitaker is a certified Physician's Assistant and holds a Masters in Education degree.

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