What is a Respiratory Therapist? And Why So Needed?
What is a Respiratory Therapist? Respiratory therapy is best described as the assessment and treatment of patients with both acute and chronic dysfunction of the…
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LET’S CELEBRATE RESPIRATORY CARE WEEK!!!
In November 1982, President Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation declaring the third week of each October as National Respiratory Care Week. Since the proclamation, Respiratory Care…
Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Providers affected by COVID-19
The current COVID-19 pandemic has presented unusual and extraordinary challenges to our health care system. As this virus continues to spread and hospitals reach capacity,…
The Respiratory Therapist – Today More Than Ever
At no greater time in our history has the role of the respiratory therapists been more significant! And yet, according to Terry Racciato, RN, PHN,…
Intervention for Young Adult Smokers and Vaping
“Youth use of tobacco products in any form is unsafe. If cigarette smoking continues at the current rate among youth in this country, 5.6 million of…
Infection Control in Sleep Facilities
We are all aware of the impact COVID-19 is having on our world today. As a world society, we have a more complete understanding of…
Distance Learning During the COVID-19 Crisis
CEU’s for the Respiratory Therapist COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) virus, and we are learning more about it every day.…
Effects of Glycopyrrolate on Lung Function in COPD
Glycopyrrolate inhalation powder (a long-acting muscarinic antagonist) is administered at 15.6 µg twice daily for the long-term maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction in patients with…
It Is Flu Season – Let’s deal With It!
The Difference Between the Flu and the Common Cold Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses, often resulting in mild to…
Continuing Education – Is it Necessary?
Continuing Education for Sleep Technologists and Respiratory Therapists – Is it Necessary? In health care, many of us view continuing education as a pathway to…