October/November 2002
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Transport Ventilation |
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by Dan Hatlestad |
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Ventilation is a complex series of interactions between the patient, RCPs’ knowledge and skills, transport environment, and ventilation equipment. |
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Treating Pulmonary Hypertension |
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by Paul Nuccio, RRT, and Paulette Downs, RRT |
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The pathogenesis of pulmonary hypertension is becoming better understood through identifying genes associated with the disease, and future research is necessary to focus on developing therapeutic interventions to improve patients’ outcomes. |
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A Model Program |
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by Philip A. Porter, RRT |
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A recent study helps to develop a model nebulizer compliance program for patients receiving mail-order medications. |
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Managed Care Guidelines for Home Oxygen |
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by John A. Wolfe, RRT |
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Home oxygen providers, physicians, and managed care organizations must work together to ensure that the benefits of LTOT remain both accessible and affordable, and RCPs play a key role in that success. |
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Developing an Internship Program |
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by Jim Keenan, RRT, FAARC, and Glenna McKinley, RRT |
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Primary Children’s Medical Center collaborated with Weber State University to develop a respiratory internship program that offers all near graduates advanced training in pediatric and neonatal critical respiratory care. |
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RCPs' Role in Smoking Prevention Programs |
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by Donna Oliver-Freeman, RRT; Autumn Saxton-Ross; Roberta B. Hollander, PhD, MPH; and Larry Cohen, MSW |
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Creating an effective smoking cessation program involves strengthening individual knowledge and skills, promoting community education, and changing organizational practices. |
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Editor's Message |
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by Paige Smith |
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Survey Says |
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Guest Editorial |
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by Dennis R. Wissing, PhD, RRT, and James Bellew, EdD, PT |
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Exercise Physiology on the Riverfront |
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Industry News |
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Manufacturing News |
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Spotlight |
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by C.A. Wolski |
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Camp Superkids |
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Case Report |
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by R Somogyi, BSc; D Preiss, MScEng; A Vesely, MSc; E Prisman, BSc; J Tesler, MSc; G Volgyesi, PEng; J Fisher, MD, FRCP(C); H Sasano, MD, PhD; and S Iscoe, PhD |
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Behind the Mask |
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Facility Profile |
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by Carol Daus |
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Focusing on Fitness |
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Technology Focus |
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Spirometry |
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Product Profiles |
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Straight Talk |
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RT interviews Geoff A. Hunziker, president of PARI Respiratory Equipment Inc |
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Advertiser Index |
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