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.

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.