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The State of Intubation

Preventing infections, clearing secretions, and mitigating complications are critical to reducing the amount of time that patients spend on a ventilator.
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Depression Found to be Common in COPD Patients

Individuals suffering from COPD typically suffer from depression more frequently than those without the respiratory disease.
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New COPD Inhalant Treatment Gets FDA Approval

GlaxoSmithKline and Theravance Inc’s BREO ELLIPTA, an inhaled long-term, once-daily treatment for airflow obstruction in COPD patients, has received FDA approval.
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Maximizing Humidification While Minimizing Challenges

Providing proper humidification levels to invasively ventilated patients is of key importance. When the upper airway is bypassed during invasive mechanical ventilation, humidification is necessary to prevent a range of complications.
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More from RT: Education

Interactive CDC Report Provides Weekly Influenza Surveillance Information

A new FluView Interactive application allows for customization and visual interpretations. Read more...

Site Looks to Boost Success Rate of Quit-Smoking New Year's Resolutions

The American Lung Association provides online support to smokers looking to start the new year smoke-free. Read more...

New Online Tools Provide Tips on Protecting Patient Data in Mobile Devices

The site includes content suggested through its Mobile Device Roundtable and a subsequent public comment period. Read more...

GlaxoSmithKline Creates a "Total Quit-Smoking Online Resource"

The site aims to provide a range of tools, designed to accommodate all methods of smoking cessation. Read more...

EHR Use for Allied Health Professionals Webinar

Hosted by the Health Resources and Services Administration, the November 16 webinar will focus on how allied health professionals and nurses use electronic... Read more...

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