The Newborn Lung: Neonatology Questions and Controversies

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 gives you the latest information you need to keep pace with the fast-paced,
dynamic environment of neonatology.

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Section 1: Lung Development
1. Molecular basis for normal and abnormal lung development, Martin Post. Martin Rutter
2. Hereditary Disorders of Alveolar Homeostasis in the Newborn. Jeffrey Whitsett, Timothy Weaver
3. Growth and Development of the Lung Circulation Mechanisms and Clinical Implications. Steve
Abman, Christopher Baker, Vivek Balasubramania
4. Surfactant: The Basis for Clinical Treatment Strategies. Alan Jobe
Section 2: Injury in the Developing Lung
5. Susceptibility of the immature lung to oxidative and mechanical injury. Jaques Belik
6. Inflammation/Infection: Effects on the Fetal/Newborn Lung. Alan Jobe, Suhas Kallapur, Timothy
J.M. Moss
7. Lung Fluid Balance During Development and in Neonatal Lung Disease, Richard Bland, David P.
Carlton, Lucky Jain
8. Role of inflammation in the pathogenesis of acute and chronic neonatal lung disease. Christian
Speer
9. The Pathogenesis Epidemiology and Prevention of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia. Ilene Sosenko,
Eduardo Bancalari
10. What is the evidence for drug therapy in the prevention and management of BPD. Henry Halliday,
Conner O’neill
11. Definitions and Predictors of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia. Michele Walsh
12. New developments in the pathogenesis and management of neonatal pulmonary hypertension. Judy
Aschner, Candice Fike
13. Impact of Perinatal Lung Injury in Later Life. Lex W. Doyle, Peter J. Anderson
Section 3: Management of Respiratory Failure
Oxygen
14. The Oxygen Versus Room Air Controversy for Neonatal Resuscitation. Peter Fowlie, Dr. Hannah
Shore
15. Optimal levels of oxygenation in preterm infants: Impact on short and long-term outcomes. Win
Tin, Samir Gupta
Mechanical Respiratory Support
16. Non invasive respiratory support: an alternative to mechanical ventilation in preterm infants.
Peter Davis, Colin Morley
17. High Frequency Ventilation in Neonatal Respiratory Failure. Waldemar Carlo, Ulrich Thome
18. New Modalities of Mechanical Ventilation in the Newborn. Eduardo Bancalari, Nelson Claure
19. Role of Pulmonary Function Testing in the Management of Neonates on Mechanical Ventilation.
Tilo Gerhardt, Nelson Claure, Eduardo Bancalari
Section 4: Respiratory Control and Apnea of Prematurity
20. Neonatal Respiratory Control and Apnea of Prematurity. Richard J. Martin, Oded Mesner, Juliann
M. Di Fiore
21. Strategies for prevention of apneic episodes in preterm infants: Are respiratory stimulants
worth the risk? Barbara Schmidt, Dirk Bassler