Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

This book provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome (PARDS). The text reviews the emerging science behind the new PARDS definition; explores epidemiology, pathobiology, etiologies, and risk factors; reviews state-of-the-art treatment modalities and strategies; and discusses clinical outcomes.
Written by experts in the field, Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Clinical Guide is a valuable resource for clinicians and practitioners who specialize in pediatric critical care.

One of the first dedicated resources focused on pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome Supplemented with numerous illustrations and tables to facilitate ease of use Written by experts in the field

Autorentext

Steven L. Shein, MD
Case Western Reserve University Rainbow Babies & Children's HospitalCleveland, OHUSA
Alexandre T. Rotta, MD, FCCMDuke University Medical CenterDuke University School of Medicine Durham, NCUSA

Zusammenfassung

"This is a thorough and informative reference for health care providers who regularly or occasionally care for patients with PARDS; it is targeted to pediatric critical care providers, with pertinent sections for anesthesiologists as highlighted previously." (Garrett Keim and Justin L. Lockman, Anesthesia & Analgesia, Vol. 131 (2), August, 2020)

Inhalt
The History of ARDS and the Need for a Pediatric Definition.- Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Definition and Epidemiology.- Pathobiology of the Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome.- Risk Factors and Etiologies of Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome.- Imaging and Monitoring in Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome.- Conventional Mechanical Ventilation in Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome.- Non-conventional Mechanical Ventilation for Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: High-frequency Oscillatory Ventilation and Airway Pressure Release Ventilation.- Ventilator Weaning and Extubation Strategies for Children with PARDS.- Non-Invasive Respiratory Support in Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome.- Ancillary Pulmonary Treatments for Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome.- Analgesia, Sedation and Neuromuscular Blockade in PARDS.- Fluids, Nutrition, and Acute Kidney Injury in Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome.- Heart-Lung Interactions and Cardiovascular Support in Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome.- Red Blood Cell Transfusion in Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome.- Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Immunocompromised Patients.- ECMO for Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome.- Clinical Outcomes in Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome.