SOAR Act Reaches 50 Bipartisan Cosponsors
The Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform (SOAR) Act aims to modernize Medicare benefits, restore access to liquid oxygen, and increase the availability of respiratory therapists for patients.
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SOAR Act Reaches 50 Bipartisan Cosponsors
The Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform (SOAR) Act aims to modernize Medicare benefits, restore access to liquid oxygen, and increase the availability of respiratory therapists for patients.
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First AHA/ACC Guidelines for Managing Pulmonary Embolism
The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology issued their first joint clinical practice recommendations for acute pulmonary embolism.
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VA/DOD Asthma Guidelines Prioritize Inhaled Steroids
Updated VA/DOD asthma guidelines prioritize inhaled steroids while rejecting air filtration devices.
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ACP Issues Final Guidance on COVID-19 Antivirals
The American College of Physicians (ACP) issued its final update on antiviral treatment for COVID‑19 in outpatient settings.
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Quantitative Mucin Index: a New Metric to Monitor Lung Health
The Quantitative Mucin Index (MUCQ) of the Lung analyzes sputum and other lung mucus samples to detect airway mucus abnormalities, assess disease risk, and track disease progression in patients over time.
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8 Considerations for Delivering Oxygen Therapy to COPD Patients
As COPD progresses, a combination of pathological changes occur in the lungs which necessitate oxygen therapy, which may be delivered in both the acute care and home care settings.
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AECOPD Patients Benefit from Lower Flow Rates for Nasal Oxygen
Lower flow rates (20-30 LPM) when administering high-flow oxygen therapy had superior efficacy in lowering PaCO2 levels in patients suffering acute exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD).
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Specialized ET Tubes Not Superior to Standard ET Tubes
Polyurethane-cuffed endotracheal tubes with subglottic suction (PU-EVAC) did not reduce incidence of IVAC or possible VAP compared with a standard PVC ET tubes.
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BRIDGE-ICU Admissions Workflow Reduced Non-beneficial ICU Care
An ICU admissions workflow known as BRIDGE-ICU can guide discussions with critically ill patients and their families and cut down on non-beneficial or futile care.
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A Command Center to Manage Hospital Bed Availability
A hospital bed “command center” piloted at University of Michigan Health may increase bed use efficiency for emergency medicine patients awaiting admission.
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New Exercise Recommendations for Children with Asthma
Many parents and clinicians remain hesitant to recommend exercise for children with asthma, despite evidence it can improve symptoms and overall quality of life.
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ATS Updates Pneumonia Care Guidelines
The American Thoracic Society has published a new clinical practice guideline (CPG) on pneumonia care, including guidance on lung ultrasound, antibiotics, and corticosteroid use.
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New Guidance Issued for Coagulation Testing in Patients on Blood Thinners
The ADLM issued guidance for coagulation testing in patients using direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), including stroke, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism.
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Webinar: Addressing Indoor Air Quality Among Patients
RT’s CRCE-approved webinar “Invisible Risks: Addressing Indoor Air Quality Among Patients,” is now available for on-demand viewing.
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Updated CPR, Emergency CV Care Guidelines for Pediatric and Neonatal Resuscitation
New guidelines from the AAP/AHA update procedures for pediatric and neonatal CPR and emergency cardiovascular care for the first time since 2020.
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Longer LOS for Endobronchial Valve Procedures at High-volume Hospitals
For patients receiving endobronchial valve procedures, high-volume hospitals had significantly longer lengths of stay.
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Vanderbilt Medical Center Opens Pulmonary Stepdown Unit
The first floor of Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s pulmonary stepdown unit features 30 private, inpatient rooms for adult patients with complex pulmonary issues requiring hospitalization.
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Successful Bubble CPAP Administration
RT obtains industry insights on bubble CPAP administration and how technology and best practices are helping to ensure more babies stay successfully on noninvasive support.
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COPD Care Pathway Shortens Hospital Stay, Increases Pulmonary Rehab Referrals
New data suggests creating a COPD care pathway helps standardize COPD treatment and improves patient outcomes.
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Clinical Practice Guideline Update for Adult Sinusitis
The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) published the Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG): Adult Sinusitis Update.
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Telemedicine Tied to Significantly Lower Imaging Use
A new study suggests that telemedicine may reduce unnecessary imaging, supporting its use in virtual care models without increasing healthcare overuse.
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Scientists 3D-print Lung Model
Researchers have developed a 3D bio-printed model that closely mimics the complexity of natural lung tissue.
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Treating Pediatric Hypoxia/Hypoxemia via Oxygen Therapy
Pediatric patients require special care when receiving oxygen therapy due to their unique physiological needs and increased sensitivity to oxygen levels.
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Should Physiotherapists Be First Point of Contact for Patients?
Patients who saw physiotherapists first experienced a two-month reduction in wait times and earlier access to educational pain management programs.
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