RT Book, Section A1 Winn, Robin J. A2 DeTurk, William E. A2 Cahalin, Lawrence P. SR Print(0) ID 1148787790 T1 Physical Therapy Associated With Respiratory Failure in the Neonate T2 Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy: An Evidence-Based Approach, 3e YR 2017 FD 2017 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9781259837951 LK accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1148787790 RD 2024/10/13 AB Neonates (birth through 1 month post-term) with respiratory failure are typically cared for in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Physical therapists working with this population must have specialized on-the job training, have completed advanced coursework, and gained additional expertise. Clinical competencies and evidence-based practice guidelines for this setting, including a clinical decision-making algorithm, have been published and are recommended for review.1,2 As part of the developmental team, physical therapists are most often looked to as experts in the neuromotor development of preterm infants.3 Often overlooked is the effect that our expertise could have on the developing respiratory system during this initial period of respiratory compromise. Direct targeting of the respiratory system via careful, ongoing observation and subsequent individualized positioning strategies provides a unique opportunity for physical therapists practicing in the NICU to extend their influence and have an even broader impact on the lives of the littlest patients.