The newborn lung neonatology questions and controversies

• Other Authors: Bancalari, Eduardo (Editor), Polin, Richard A. 1945- \(Richard Alan) (consulting editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Philadelphia Elsevier/Saunders 2012
• Edition: SECOND EDITION
• Series: Neonatology questions and controversies
• Subjects: Infant, Newborn, Diseases; Lung Diseases; Infant, Newborn; Lung > growth & development; Respiration Disorders
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This exciting new reference brings you information about the most controversial pulmonary challenges you face in your practice. The book confidently tackles these subjects and gives seasoned advice on the latest diagnostic and treatment strategies using evidence-based medicine wherever possible. It...

Table of Contents:

• Molecular bases for lung development, injury, and repair / Shu Wu
• Genetic influences in lung development and injury / Vineet Bhandari
• Perinatal events and their influence on lung development and function / Alan H. Jobe, Suhas G. Kallapur, Boris W. Kramer
• Hypoxia and hyperoxia : effects on the newborn pulmonary circulation / Stephen Wedgwood, Paul T. Schumacker, Robin Steinhorn
• The role of nitric oxide in lung growth and function / Girija G. Konduri
• Prenatal and postnatal microbial colonization and respiratory outcome in preterm infants / Rose M. Viscardi
• Influence of nutritional neonatal respiratory outcome / Cristina Navarrete, Ilene R.S. Sosenko
• Patent ductus arteriosus and the lung : acute effects and long-term consequences / Eduardo Bancalari, Ilene R.S. Sosenko, Nelson Claure
• Role of stem cells in neonatal lung injury / Karen C. Young, Cleide Suguihara
• New developments in the pathogenesis and prevention of bronchopulmonary dysplasia / Ilene R.S. Sosenko, Eduardo Bancalari
• Long-term pulmonary outcome of preterm infants / Lex W. Doyle
• Respiratory and cardiovascular support in the delivery room / Myra H. Wyckoff
• Noninvasive respiratory support : an alternative to mechanical ventilation in preterm infants / Peter Davis, Colin J. Morley, Brett J. Manley
• Surfactant replacement : present and future / Christian P. Speer, David Sweet
• Oxygenation targeting and outcomes in preterm infants : the new evidence / Win Tin, Waldemar A. Carlo, Samir Gupta
• Hypoxemic episodes in the premature infant : causes, consequences, and management / Nelson Claure, Eduardo Bancalari
• Patient ventilator interaction / Eduardo Bancalari, Nelson Claure
• Strategies for limiting the duration of mechanical ventilation / Eduardo Bancalari, Nelson Claure
• Automation of respiratory support / Nelson Claure, Eduardo Bancalari
• Management of the infant with congenital diaphragmatic hernia / Roberta L. Keller
• Management of the infant with severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia / Steven Abman, Leif D. Nelin.