October/November 2001


Features


Patient Compliance
  by Taj M. Jiva, MD
  Efforts to minimize the side effects of CPAP therapy should be made in order to enhance the quality of patients’ lives and to increase the likelihood of good therapeutic compliance
Case Report
  by James E. Martin, RRT
  Use of Short Release Time in Airway Pressure Release Ventilation
  Technology Focus
CPAP
Infection Control in the ICU
  by John Floros, MD, and Charis Roussos, MD, PhD
  The risk of infection in the ICU can be controlled and prevented through isolating patients, washing hands, using protective clothing, and providing education and training
Recombinant Humanized Monoclonal Antibody to IgE
  by Phyllis C. Braun, PhD, and John D. Zoidis, MD
  Successful anti-inflammatory therapy leads to long-term prevention of symptoms through suppressing, controlling, and reversing inflammation
Vocal Cord Dysfunction is Becoming a Significant Syndrome
  by Thomas M. Fitzpatrick, MD, PhD, FACP, FCCP
  After physicians diagnose VCD through carefully interpreting screens and airway challenge tests, a multidisciplinary approach in treating patients may include pulmonary, speech therapy, and psychological expertise
  Emphysema
Prevention Is Still the Best Way to Manage This Disease
  by John D. Zoidis, MD
  RCPs play an important role in managing obstructive lung diseases through early recognition and intervention
Revolution in Pulse Oximetry Enhances Respiratory Patient Care
  by Dan Hatlestad
  Current pulse oximetry has served clinicians well in the years since it became clinically useful, delivering important information on oxygenation in respiratory care patients
Nitric Oxide Delivery Via Nasal Cannula
  by Kathleen M. Boyle, MS, RRT
  Delivery of nitric oxide via nasal cannula in nonintubated patients is safe and efficient, which helps fight the negative effects of cardiopulmonary hypertension


Departments

Editor's Message
  by Paige Smith
  To the Rescue
Guest Editorial
  by Larry Conway, RRT
  Good Morning Vietnam
Manufacturing News
Spotlight
  by Chris Wolski
  A Breath of Hope
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