I cannot reveal my source, but I once again am privy to esoteric wisdom. The following is a question I have obtained from the Medical...
Why do I do this blog solo?
A random person emailed the following question:I'm an avid reader and always will. But I have a question: Why do you...
What do you think of the Obamacare ruling?
Since the Supreme Court Ruled today on Obamacare, your humble blogger here finds himself in a state of......? Well, I guess...
How will Supreme Court rule on Obamacare?
Many people are asking me how I think the Supreme Court will rule on Obamacare. My answer every time is that I cannot and do...
Pulm. fibrosis patients can tolerate low PO2s
So recently we had an end stage pulmonary fibrosis patient in respiratory distress and with an SpO2 of 77. The blood gas revealed...
Deflatolin
Symptom: High Blood pressure, wet?Diagnosis: High Blood pressure, possible pulmonary edemaFrequency: Maintenence...
Acne Scar Removal Techniques
Acne is one of the most common and annoying for the adolescent skin conditions. Although the acne itself is not curable, even the...
ASID-uterol
Symptoms: Shortness of breath, rapid deep breathing,Diagnosis: Metabolic AcidosisFrequency: Q4Effect: All...
What did you do prior to becoming an RT?
The interesting thing about the profession of RT is few enter this field right out of high school. Usually people work hard...
Comorbidities complicate care
People in developed societies today are living longer than ever. Generally, we are seeing most people living in good health...
Does supplemental oxygen help with a heart attack?
Your question: The ACLS protocol recommends giving any patient with chest pain or a suspected (or actual) heart attack 2-4lpm...
Why are we superstitious?
It's amazing how things that happened to humans thousands of years ago still influence people today whether we are aware of it or...
Useless breathing treatments may never end
I've decided that the people who have the power to improve the profession of respiratory therapy are the same people who have an...
Are Respiratory Therapists rewarded for their knowledge?
Your RT question: Are RTs rewarded for their knowledge. I know RTs go to school for two years and learn a ton. ...
Will LABAS end useless breathing treatments?
For the past several years one doctor orders Pulmicort BID instead the patient use his Qvar QID. We RTs have hated it, because...
How to get a job as a Respiratory Therepist?
For those seeking advice on how to get a job as an RT, you have come to the right place. Keep in mind, however, I...
Asthma symptoms in infants
The following post was originally published at healthcentral.com/asthma on June 3, 2011:"What are the signs of asthma attack in infants?"Although...
The benefits of staying positive.
Every study I've ever read on the subject shows that people will like you better, and you'll like yourself better, if you are positive....
MCAT question # 42
I cannot reveal my source, but I once again am privy to esoteric wisdom. The following is a question I have obtained from the Medical...
Respiratory Therapy is a low stress job?
Some of my coworkers will debate me on this, yet I have and always will contend that the profession of RT is a low stress job .Okay,...
Indications for intubation of the critically ill
Most RTs have a good idea when intubation is needed. Still, the task of writing down these indications is a complicated task by the...
3 types of respiratory therapists
After 16 years of doing this I've decided there are three types of respiratory therapists. 1. Neb Jockeys2. ...
Is a humidifier beneficial if you have COPD?
Your question: Does a humidifier help with chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or pneumonia? My answer: I would not...
Expired Asthma Meds: Can you use them?
The following was originally published at MyAsthmaCentral.com/asthma on May 23, 2011:"Is it okay to use expired asthma meds?"You...
Does McDonalds Cause Asthma?
The following was originally published at myasthmacentral.com on May 16, 2011:"Can eating high fat foods trigger asthma?"American's...
The Real World, Once More
I did a consultation for a treatment team this week. They were a delight to work with. They are very used to looking for the need...
MCAT question number 38
I cannot reveal my source, but I once again am privy to esoteric wisdom. The following is a question I have obtained from the Medical...
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