Main description:

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.

Contents:

1 The History of ARDS and the Need for a Pediatric DefinitionHoward Eigen
2 Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Definition and EpidemiologyFernando Beltramo, Robinder G. Khemani
3 Pathobiology of the Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress SyndromeLincoln S. Smith
4 Risk Factors and Etiologies of Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress SyndromeJoseph Kohne, Heidi R. Flori
5 Imaging and Monitoring in Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress SyndromeAtsushi Kawaguchi, Philippe Jouvet
6 Conventional Mechanical Ventilation in Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress SyndromeAditya Badheka, Veerajalandhar Allareddy, Ira Cheifetz
7 Non-conventional Mechanical Ventilation for Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: High-frequency Oscillatory Ventilation and Airway Pressure Release VentilationPauline de Jager, Robert G.T. Blokpoel, Martin C.J. Kneyber
8 Ventilator Weaning and Extubation Strategies for Children with PARDSAdrienne G. Randolph
9 Non-Invasive Respiratory Support in Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress SyndromeOmar Alibrahim, Katherine Slain
10 Ancillary Pulmonary Treatments for Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress SyndromeAndrew L. Beardsley
11 Analgesia, Sedation, and Neuromuscular Blockade in PARDSChristopher Heard, Joseph D. Tobias
12 Fluids, Nutrition, and Acute Kidney Injury in Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress SyndromeAyse Akcan-Arikan, Katri V. Typpo
13 Heart-Lung Interactions and Cardiovascular Support in Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress SyndromeSaul Flores, Rohit S. Loomba, Ronald A. Bronicki
14 Red Blood Cell Transfusion in Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress SyndromeKenneth E. Remy, Daniel A. Mannion, Jennifer A. Muszynski
15 Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Immunocompromised PatientsCourtney M. Rowan
16 ECMO for Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Jesse Bain, Doug Willson
17 Clinical Outcomes in Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress SyndromeNadir Yehya