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• •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.
• •UPDATED! Over 400 full-color illustrations ― plus clear tables and graphs― make it easier to visualize key concepts.
• •New! Key point summary at end of each chapter highlights essential content in a bulleted format.
• •New! Glossary provides easy access to key terms and their definitions.
• •New! Key terms at the beginning of each chapter highlight important terminology.