World COPD Day 2023 Emphasizes Early Detection
On November 15th, healthcare organizations across the globe are observing World COPD Day 2023 by emphasizing the importance of early disease detection.
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2023 GOLD Report on COPD
The 2023 GOLD Report on COPD proposed new definitions for the disease and exacerbations, and altered the ABCD assessment tool.
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3 Benefits of Completing Your Bachelor’s in Respiratory Therapy Degree Now
We know it’s coming. Sooner rather than later, a bachelor’s degree will be a requirement to practice respiratory therapy.
Fauci to Headline ATS 2021 Virtual Conference
NIAID director Dr. Anthony Fauci will deliver opening remarks at the ATS 2021 (virtual) International Conference, May 14-19, 2021.
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Preprint Research Accelerated COVID Treatment Response
During the early phase of the pandemic, approximately 40% of the COVID-19 literature was shared as preprints – freely available manuscripts that are shared prior to peer-review.
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Understanding Ventilator Basics and Ventilator Waveforms
Mechanical ventilation is one of the most common ICU interventions, and understanding and accurately interpreting ventilator graphics may reduce risks and improve patient outcomes.
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Lung Ultrasound Education Program Aimed at Rural Emergency Departments to Aid COVID-19 Diagnosis
A UArizona tele-ultrasound training program for lung point-of-care ultrasound will enable rural emergency departments to identify and treat suspected COVID-19 patients.
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Four SJVC Respiratory Therapy Programs Earn CoARC Award
Four Respiratory Therapy programs at San Joaquin Valley College have earned the Distinguished RRT Credentialing Success Award from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
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On-demand Webinar: Noninvasive Ventilation Management for Severe COVID-19 Patients
RT Magazine’s free webinar on noninvasive ventilation (NIV) therapy for COVID-19 patients is now available on-demand.
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AARC 2020 Conference Canceled, Virtual Event Planned
The American Association for Respiratory Care has canceled its AARC Congress 2020 live event scheduled for Nov 14-17, 2020.
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Free E-book on Ventilator Basics
Oxford University Press has published a free, e-book called Medical Ventilator System Basics: A Clinical Guide, as a free resource for RTs and critical care clinicians during the COVID-19 epidemic.
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Ventilator Manufacturers Ally on Vent Training App
Seven ventilator manufacturers have teamed up to create the Ventilator Training Alliance, a ventilator training resource for clinicians available via mobile app or web browser.
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APRT Scope of Practice Published by AARC
The American Association for Respiratory Care has published a scope of practice for advanced practice respiratory therapists (APRT).
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Duke-UNC Offer Smoking Cessation CME Program
Duke-UNC Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Program will host its four-day smoking cessation training course in March and June 2020.
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RT On-demand Webinar: Understanding Ventilator Waveforms & Asynchrony
RT Magazine’s webinar on ventilator waveforms and patient-ventilator asynchrony is available for 1.0 CRCE through Dec 15, 2020.
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