August/September 2002
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Meeting the Challenge of Pediatric Asthma |
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by Beverly M. Gaines, MD |
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Community-based initiatives are helping to improve the lives of children with asthma through mobilizing the energy, commitment, and creativity of health professionals and volunteers. |
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Ventilator Weaning Protocols |
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by Bill Croft, MS, RRT, RCP, CN |
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Well-designed ventilator weaning protocols are only as effective as the respiratory staff implementing them. |
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Pulse Oximetry and Low Perfusion |
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by Dan Hatlestad |
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Current pulse oximetry technology provides significant advances in performance and alarm reduction in patient situations involving low perfusion. |
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Tools of the Trade |
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by William C. Pruitt, CPFT, RRT, MBA |
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RCPs’ knowledge of arterial blood gas results is key in helping patients regain their baseline health and avoid expensive therapies and unnecessary procedures. |
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Results of a Tragedy |
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by Taj M. Jiva, MD |
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After the attack on the World Trade Center, exposure to fire, smoke, and toxic materials in the rubble has left thousands of New York residents with respiratory and sleep complications. |
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