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3 Strategies for Navigating Police Presence in the ER
New research explores three ER strategies to protect survivors of violence while allowing effective police investigations.
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Respiratory Therapist a 2026 ‘Best Job’
Nurse practitioner topped US News & World Report’s list of 2026 Best Jobs, while respiratory therapist ranked #12 overall and #4 in healthcare careers.
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6 Considerations for Ventilator Weaning, SBT, and Extubation
It’s important to liberate from mechanical ventilation in a timely manner while avoiding extubation failure and reintubation. This article will explore six considerations for weaning patients from mechanical ventilation and moving toward successful extubation, or planning for prolonged ventilatory support.
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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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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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Nihon Kohden Launches AlarmSense to Reduce Alarm Fatigue
Nihon Kohden has launched AlarmSense, an advanced, data-driven analytics solution designed to combat widespread alarm fatigue.
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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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Increased Patient-Provider Communication, COPD Education Needed
Fewer than half of patients reported having detailed discussions about COPD with their healthcare providers.
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ACP Calls Prescription Drug Shortages a Public Health Crisis
The American College of Physicians (ACP) outlined recommendations for resolving the current prescription drug shortage in the United States.
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NYU Langone, Cincinnati Children’s Top Lists of Best Adult/Pediatric Pulmonology Hospitals
US News & World Report’s annual best hospitals list ranks NYU Langone Hospitals and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital as No 1 in adult and pediatric pulmonology & lung surgery, respectively.
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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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Washington Law to Allow Interstate Respiratory Therapists
A national compact licensure signed into law in Washington State will allow respiratory therapists to practice across state lines in other states participating in the compact.
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Poor Communication Causes 10% of Patient Safety Incidents, Contributes to 24%
Poor communication from healthcare professionals contributes to 24% of patient safety incidents and was the sole identified cause in 10% of incidents.
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Who Is the Top Lung Transplant Program in the US?
A university health system’s lung transplant unit was named the top-performing program in the nation by Interlink.
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Baxter Unveils Voice-activated Wearable for Hospital Use
Baxter’s Voalte Linq powered by Scotty assistant, is a lightweight, voice-activated wearable badge designed to support efficient hospital communication between care teams and allow them to focus on direct patient care.
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Top 10 Patient Safety Threats
The ECRI’s annual list of patient safety threats includes healthcare-associated infections and medical misinformation, but it’s topped by a particular physician behavior towards patients and caregivers that can lead to a loss of trust.
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Canada Creates First-ever Tx Guidelines for Long COVID
The guidelines provide around 100 evidence-based recommendations for preventing and treating long COVID, which affects a reported one million Canadians.
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US Facing Critical Hospital Bed Shortage by 2032
US hospitals are battling increased sustained bed capacity into 2024, putting the nation on-track for a hospital bed shortage by 2032.
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Avoidable COVID-19 Deaths Tied to Hospital Understaffing
Patients with COVID-19 admitted to hospitals with better nurse staffing prior to and during the pandemic were more likely to survive, new research shows.
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4 Strategies for Patient Suicide Prevention After Hospital Discharge
A survey of Joint Commission accredited hospitals found that the majority had implemented safety planning at discharge for patients identified at risk for suicide, but few had included all key components of formal safety planning.
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RT 2024 February-March: The Digital Edition
In RT’s February-March 2024 issue, we cover mechanical ventilation strategies for treating patients with ARDS; aerosol delivery, oxygen therapy and resuscitation for neonates; and best practices for pediatric bronchoscopy.
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NICU Resuscitation, Oxygen Therapy, and Aerosol Delivery
NICU clinicians reveal best practices and explore the latest advancements in delivering resuscitation, oxygen therapy and aerosol therapy to newborns.
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