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Embryological development of the cardiopulmonary system -- Assessment of fetal growth and development -- Labor, delivery, and physiological changes after birth -- Techniques of resuscitation and stabilization -- Assessment of the neonatal and pediatric patient -- Respiratory care procedures -- General considerations of continuing care -- Pharmacology in neonatal and pediatric respiratory care -- Assessment of oxygenation and ventilation -- Perinatal lung disease and other problems of prematurity -- Causes of persistent perinatal illness -- Pediatric diseases requiring respiratory care -- Interpretation of chest x-rays -- Concepts of mechanical ventilation -- Management of the patient-ventilator system -- Common ventilators and monitors -- Special procedures and ventilatory techniques -- Perinatal transport -- Home care -- Care of the parents -- Clinical case studies