October/November 2001
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Patient Compliance |
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by Taj M. Jiva, MD |
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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 |
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Case Report |
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by James E. Martin, RRT |
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Use of Short Release Time in Airway Pressure Release Ventilation |
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Technology Focus |
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CPAP |
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Infection Control in the ICU |
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by John Floros, MD, and Charis Roussos, MD, PhD |
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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 |
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Recombinant Humanized Monoclonal Antibody to IgE |
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by Phyllis C. Braun, PhD, and John D. Zoidis, MD |
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Successful anti-inflammatory therapy leads to long-term prevention of symptoms through suppressing, controlling, and reversing inflammation |
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Vocal Cord Dysfunction is Becoming a Significant Syndrome |
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by Thomas M. Fitzpatrick, MD, PhD, FACP, FCCP |
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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 |
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Emphysema |
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Prevention Is Still the Best Way to Manage This Disease |
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by John D. Zoidis, MD |
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RCPs play an important role in managing obstructive lung diseases through early recognition and intervention |
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Revolution in Pulse Oximetry Enhances Respiratory Patient Care |
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by Dan Hatlestad |
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Current pulse oximetry has served clinicians well in the years since it became clinically useful, delivering important information on oxygenation in respiratory care patients |
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Nitric Oxide Delivery Via Nasal Cannula |
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by Kathleen M. Boyle, MS, RRT |
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Delivery of nitric oxide via nasal cannula in nonintubated patients is safe and efficient, which helps fight the negative effects of cardiopulmonary hypertension |
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