My Observation With The Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory therapists eat, sleep, and work mainly in hospitals. It is common to work in nursing homes or even travel to patients’ homes. From the time babies are born to the adults reaching old age, they assist anyone who has breathing difficulties. Typically, RT’s interview/examine patients, perform diagnostic tests, treat patients, monitor/record the progress of treatment and teach patients how to use treatments (“Occupational Outlook Handbook”). The environment in which they work in is extremely clean to prevent patients from catching bugs that can put their health in more danger.

ABC if she believed bedside manners help when it comes to patient outcomes. Her response was as follows: “Absolutely. The respiratory therapy field has a good reputation when it comes to patient satisfaction. You would be amazed at the trust built between an RT and a patient simply from us doing our job and enabling them to breathe. In my opinion, patients also feel more comfortable with us, rather than doctors or nurses, because we normally take our time with treatments. There are several treatments such as chest physiotherapy, nebulizer treatments, and incentive spirometry that can take up to 30 minutes to perform. During this time we are able to talk with the patient and explain why and what we are doing for them. It is through simple communication that patients develop trust and respect for us. An important thing to remember is this: if you take your time with your patient and make sure they are well-educated when it comes to using their respiratory equipment, they are much more likely to comply with treatment plans. This ensures the patients’ chances for a healthier life, decreases E.R. visits, and it also lowers health care costs across the board.”

By entering the field of respiratory therapy, one is entering a growing field of opportunity. There are continually emergent job opportunities in this field whereas there is also a rise of growth in the technology and developments in the field such as medicines, techniques, and other aspects.

I have a registry respiratory therapist who recently resigned from HFMC due to not enough hours. She has worked here at SFH in the past as well as a registry associate. Does she have to fill out an application and go through orientation again? She is interested in our registry position here at SFH.

The American Association for Respiratory Care is a non-profit organization which provides numerous resources for registered respiratory therapists all over the United States. Membership through the AARC renders an abundance of incentives such as professional development, respiratory care education, social networking opportunities, continuing education programs and much more. The American Association for Respiratory Care truly believes in the cause of respiratory therapy and in the rights of their patients to receive competent respiratory care. Their advocacy team works with local, state and federal governments concerning public policies that affect their patients as well as their profession.

Appropriate respiratory PPE should be chosen according to a risk assessment that takes account of the infective micro-organism, anticipated activity and duration of exposure. Respiratory PPE must fit the user correctly and staff must be trained in how to use and adjust it in accordance with Health and Safety Executive (2012) regulations. Staff should not use FFP3 respirators unless fit tested as safe. Figs 1 and 2 outline factors influencing the choice of single-use masks for use when treating patients who have respiratory infections.

Counselling of patients and their caregivers, performed by health care professionals, plays a key role in inhaler use so as to minimize errors and optimize treatment.( 9 , 17 , 22 , 26 ) Poor inhaler technique is a risk factor for poor control of respiratory diseases,( 12 , 13 ) being associated with poor treatment adherence.( 30 ) It is noteworthy, however, that this is a modifiable risk factor, and some findings of the present study can act as reference points in the inhaler technique to be targeted for improvement , as well as allowing the identification of the profile of those patients who will potentially require further clarification regarding inhaler use.

One element of persuasion I chose to use from the video was reciprocity. As a future respiratory therapist, reciprocity will be encountered daily on and off the job. When a patient visits the hospital, I will be obligated to address any issues or concerns they may have. The patient and I will have a mutual understanding that I will strive to give them best care during their visit. This element can help me achieve my goal of becoming a professional by making me work harder and pay attention to

I am particularly interested in working with Professor Jessica Keim-Malpass and professor Elizabeth Epstein research groups. I think my previous academic education in pediatric nursing and working in an intensive care unit for two years prepared me better for their research groups. I have also worked on various research projects that the population under the studies were children and I found working with them very interesting. To discuss some of the problems and issues that particularly engage my mind, there are lots of them, but I can mention problems of children with ventilator therapy such as their issues to speak and communicate, their parent concern and ethical issues related to it, finding ways to decrease tracheal infections, decreasing

The title of the article "Attitudes of Respiratory Therapists and Nurses About Measures to Prevent Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia: A Multicenter, Cross-Sectional Survey Study" clearly identifies the purpose of the study. It clearly identifies the dependent variable as Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) rate, the independent variable of staff compliance to prevention measures, and the population of Respiratory Therapists (RTs) and Registered Nurses (RNs).

Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is a breathing disorder that affects newborns. RDS rarely occurs in full-term infants. The disorder is more common in premature infants born about 6 weeks or more before their due dates. It usually develops in the first 24 hours after birth. RDS is more common in premature infants because their lungs aren't able to make enough surfactant. Surfactant is a liquid that is produced from the alveolar type two cells and coat the inside of the lungs. It breaks up the surface tension found within in the alveoli. Without enough surfactant, the alveoli will stick together and the lungs will collapse, which means the infant has to work much harder to be able to breathe. He or she might not be able to breathe in enough oxygen to support the body's organs. The lack of oxygen can damage the baby's brain and other organs if proper treatment isn't given. According to an article titled “What is the Respiratory Distress Syndrome” by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institution, states that “In fact, nearly all infants born before 28 weeks of pregnancy develop RDS (2012, p. 1).” This paper will discuss the pathophysiologic problems,

What is respiratory muscular weakness? According to Tecklin, respiratory muscular weakness is a condition or disorder affecting any part in the chain of command in the neuromuscular process that produces a contraction of the respiratory musculature. This process can vary in severity from mild to irreversible. The mild and transient conditions can be treated with physical therapy interventions. The more serve cases include irreversible damage to the respiratory musculature leading to the patient being dependent on a ventilator to breath.

In my clinical experience this semester, I had the opportunity of working on a pulmonary unit. I was able to teach a patient about the medications they were currently taking. The patient was about received an intravenous dose of Hydralazine. The patient did not know what the medication was and what some of the side effects of the medication. I had explained to the patient that the medication was to treat high blood pressure. I explained that some of the side effects of Hydralazine are dizziness or decreased blood pressure (hypotension). I explained to the patient that I would be taking their blood pressure prior to and after the administration of the medication. I informed the patient to not get up and walk without the nurse or I being in the

Consisting of respiratory circulation, upper and lower airways, and the chest wall the pulmonary system interchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide between our blood and the environment we live in. The pulmonary system works by moving air into and out of the lungs by ventilation, then diffuses the gases between pleural spaces in the lungs and bloodstream. The act of ventilation is involuntary, being controlled by the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system of the autonomic nervous system. The ANS interprets impulses from the peripheral and central chemoreceptors and the lungs receptors and transmits impulses to the respiratory muscles to either contract or relax. Lastly, in conjunction with the cardiovascular system, blood is moved into and out of the capillary beds of the lungs and into the rest of the body?s tissues and organs by perfusion. Oxygen is transported with the blood by binding to the hemoglobin, without hemoglobin oxygen is unable to arrive to the cells. Interactions between receptors and impulses related to trauma, metabolic ailment, infection or disease will reduce the functions of the pulmonary system causing respiratory distress.

In this situation one is left with the dilemma of the difficult/correct choice and the easier/wrong choice, or so it would appear. Obviously not saying anything could cost the doctor her job as well as endanger the pilot and any passengers he may carry. On the other hand, without retirement benefits the pilot may not be able to afford the treatment and medication he needs, yet again endangering the pilot.