October/November 2000
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Asthma Education Is Key |
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by Liz Finch |
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Various organizations are dedicated to educating patients and physicians through Web sites, program strategies, and materials development |
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Case Report |
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Sarcoidosis and Pulmonary Rehabilitation |
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by Carlie Ream, MA, RRT, CPFT |
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A 49-year-old female diagnosed with sarcoidosis benefitted from an outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation program. |
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Facility Profile |
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by Carol Daus |
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The Mayo Clinic gives RTs the opportunity to implement their skills through research and managing a multitude of cases. |
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Advances in Surfactant Therapy |
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by Valerie Kellogg, RRT, AAS, MA, MBA |
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Current research is showing that surfactant supports many other functions besides reducing surface tension |
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Basic Pharmacology in Sleep-Related Disorders |
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by Thomas M. Kilkenny, DO, and Steve Grenard, RRT |
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The cautious and judicious use of pharmacological agents when treating sleep disorders will continue to have a prominent place in alleviating these problems |
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Benchmarking Protocols |
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by Kim Cathcart, MSedA, RN, RRT |
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Miami Valley Hospital performed a mechanical ventilation benchmarking program to determine preweaning and weaning outcomes |
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Bilevel Pressure Ventilation |
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by Rich Smith |
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It is important for RCPs to understand the physiology of each patient and to be able to adjust the ventilator to match that patient's needs |
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease |
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by John D. Zoidis, MD |
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Preventing infection, treating reversible symptoms, and educating patients are contributing factors in managing COPD |
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Infection Control-Part I |
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by Phyllis C. Braun, PhD, and John D. Zoidis, MD |
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It is important for health care workers in the ICU to understand how infection occurs and the prevelent microorganisms that cause the disease |
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Leukotriene-Receptor Antagonists in the Management of Asthma |
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by Robert Barbee, MD |
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The educational role for RCPs has expanded as the number of pharmacologic agents available to treat asthma has increased |
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Pulmonary-Function Testing in Diagnosing Upper-Airway Obstruction |
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by Krishna M. Sundar, MD, and Richard E. Kanner, MD |
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Pulmonary function testing provides an effective way of testing upper airway obstruction |
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Recent Developments in Pulse Oximetry |
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by Aileen Hill, RRT |
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Technology is advancing toward wireless, ambulatory pulse oximetry |
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Respiratory Care Protocols |
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by Cheryll K. Hagus, EMBA, RRT; Richard A. Hicks, RRT; James Webb, MBA, RRT; et. al. |
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A geological comparison between Texas and Florida provided feedback on the effects of respiratory care protocol implementation |
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Respiratory Therapists' Role in Sleep Medicine |
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by Larry Conway, RRT |
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RTs possess needed and unique skills when it comes to sleep studies, patient assessment, and equipment setup and operation |
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Guest Editorial |
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by Carlie Ream, MA, RRT, CPFT, and Cathy Kelsh, PT |
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Manufacturing News |
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News |
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Product Profile |
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Publisher's Message |
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by Tony Ramos |
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Spotlight |
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The Society of Critical Care Medicine |
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by Patrick Yorio, RRT |
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SCCM incorporates a multidisciplinary approach to acute care, which provides the best care possible for its patients. |
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Technology Focus |
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CPAP |
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