If you work in a hospital you'll notice that pneumonia is the most common diagnosis. The reason is because it's the most...
Is there a benefit from getting a bachelor's degree in RT?
Your Question: Do RTs who come from 2yr respiratory therapy programs share the same responsibilities as those from 4yr...
Smoking rates decline -- slightly
Fewer people are smoking these days, and those who do are smoking less. This is according to a report released by the Centers...
Common Treatments For Melasma: Skin Whitening Techniques
By: Judy Aulin Hyperpigmentation problems begin to affect us as we age. You may begin to notice that you no longer have an even...
Everything you need to know about the Neopuff
Introduction to the NeoPuff:The need to perform positive pressure ventilation (PPV) on neonates is rare. In fact, statistics...
Study: Doctors admit to ordering useless procedures
Breitbart.com reports today on an interesting study that reveals 42 percent of doctors say they over treat patients just to...
9 breathing exercises for asthmatics
If you have asthma there are plenty of exercises you can do do strengthen your lungs and make your breathing easier in the short...
Michael Trout at the ATTACh Conference
I have just returned from a wonderful week immersed in learning about new treatment ideas and meeting marvelous people. I have a...
Learning from our mistakes
I believe it's best that we learn for ourselves. I think that it's important for parents to teach as much as we can while our children...
What to do if your patient has a low sat
Dear RNs:So your patient suddenly has low sats. Do the following before calling the doctor:Check the connectionsCheck the flowmeter...
What are the most violated ethical standards in RT?
Your question: What are the most violated ethical standards in RT? The AARC statement has some dramatic case examples, but...
What are the most violated ethical standards in RT?
Your question: What are the most violated ethical standards in RT? The AARC statement has some dramatic case examples, but...
Ways to Prevent Melasma
The most common type of skin disorder called Melasma usually affects women, although men could be affected as well. It is characterized...
COPD now affects more women than men
Since smoking became a popular trend during WWI and WWII more men smoked, more men developed COPD, and more men died of the disease...
COPD now affects more women than men
Since smoking became a popular trend during WWI and WWII more men smoked, more men developed COPD, and more men died of the disease...
Pleurisy and Pleural effusions
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School kids need quick access to rescue medicine
Think about this. There are many asthmatic adults who are embarrassed or too modest to seek medical attention. Many are...
School kids need quick access to rescue medicine
Think about this. There are many asthmatic adults who are embarrassed or too modest to seek medical attention. Many are...
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