The following was published at myasthmacentral.com/asthma on June 13, 2011. Does asthma make you smarter?So does asthma really make...
My Book is Available!
Order from www.nearipress.org. Choose bookstore and then put my name, Wilcox, in the search engine. I am so delighted to report...
What is an order set doctor?
Order set doctor: A doctor who orders everything he can possibly think of. He fills out every order set possible with...
The kindness rule
The kindness rule involves stocking. It's being considerate of your coworkers, and if you use the last of something, you replace...
Things that affect distribution of aerosolized meds
What are some things that effect distribution of aerosolized medicine to the air passages of the lungs?Tidal volume or depth of breathRate...
The link between thunderstorms and asthma
The following was published at myasthmacentral.com/asthma on June 8, 2011.Do thunderstorms trigger asthma?A cool refreshing breeze...
The first testament came from testicles?
Yes you read that question right. The ancient world had no concept of anatomy, disease and bacteria. They reasoned that...
What is work?
Many times in passing people in the hall I ask, "So, are you working hard?" I think this makes for a better comment than, "So,...
Have guidelines replaced critical thinking?
I think guidelines and order sets are good in a way, yet more often than not I think they are used as a crutch, or as an excuse to...
Tips for reading chest x-rays
To get a good idea of what's going on with our respiratory patients it's a good idea to look at chest x-rays. We RTs aren't...
Is a bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy useful?
Your Humble Question: I often receive in the mail letters from various universities to get a bachelor's degree. I wonder...
Is your asthma severe? Is it under control?
The following post was originally published at healthcentral.com/asthma on June 6, 2011Asthma control versus severity: what...
We all need more competition
In 1930 and 31 my Great Uncle Tim Quinn was the fastest runner in the United States as you can see here and here and here ....
Two Conference Presentations Next Week
I am presenting at two national conferences next week. If you are attending either, please come up and introduce yourself. I would...
"I feel like such a baby!"
Yes she was agitated, sweating profusely, and complaining of agonizing stomach, chest and back pain. She was so uncomfortable...
Beauty Review: Youth Infusion Serum Vaxin by Givenchy
I like serums! I just like how light, concentrated and quick to deliver the effect they are… I use a serum every 3 months... Vaxin...
Why are Respiratory Therapists Frustrated?
Your RT Question: Why is it that so many respiratory therapist are upset about their jobs?My humble answer: I think most...
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