Abstract:
Neonatal respiratory care has been characterized by tremendous technological advances over the past five decades. However, lost in the shuffle are some tried and true aspects of care that remain relevant but have fallen into disuse. This presentation will summarize the recent history of neonatal respiratory care and will focus on the lost pearls, including assessments of pulmonary gas exchange, oxygen transport, lung mechanics, and forgotten procedures (transillumination and manual intubation of the airway).
Biography:
Steven M. Donn, MD, FAAP, FAARC is Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics at the Michigan Medicine and a member of the Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. Dr. Donn is actively involved in teaching, writing, editing, and clinical research. He is a member of the SPR, APS, and ESPR, and is internationally known for his expertise in the management of respiratory failure in newborns. He is a Fellow of the American Association for Respiratory Care for his contributions to the profession of respiratory care. He has authored more than 255 articles, written/edited 38 books and specialty journals, and contributed 260 book chapters.
