This textbook comprehensively covers mechanical ventilation in neonates and children integrating the latest knowledge and understanding of developmental biology, age-related and disease-specific physiologic differences in the practice of mechanical ventilation. The physiology associated with ventilation and lung mechanics are described. Guidance is provided on how to carry out a range of clinical assessments appropriately, including those for ventilation, mechanics and breathing control. Available pathophysiology-based management strategies for a range of situations including respiratory failure and ventilatory failure are also provided. 
Mechanical Ventilation in Neonates and Children: A Pathophysiology Based Management Approach broadly covers a range of topics associated with mechanical ventilation in children and neonates. It is a valuable resource for specific seminars or courses that concentrate on respiratory failure inchildren and for those preparing for board certification examinations for neonatal/perinatal medicine and pediatric critical care medicine.  

Mechanical Characteristics of the Lung and the Chest Wall

Physiology of Inflation and Deflation
Gas Exchange
Clinical Examination and Assessment
Monitoring
Ventilators and Modes
Mechanical Ventilation Strategies
Mechanical Ventilation for Neonates
Ventilator graphics
Noninvasive Mechanical Ventilation
Respiratory Care Equipment
Chronic Ventilation and Home Care
Case-based Analysis of Respiratory Failure.