February/March 2003
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Screening Spirometry: Dispelling Myths to Optimize Use |
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by Patricia Carroll, RN, BC, RRT, CEN, MS |
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Despite its benefits, screening spirometry has not been widely adopted, even though it is less invasive and easier than many other screenings. Long-held beliefs that have dissuaded use of spirometry screening are not necessarily true. |
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Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome |
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by Martin Pavlík, MD, EDAD, and V. Zvonícek, MD |
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Recruitment maneuvers and other strategies in the use of mechanical ventilation, which can both save and harm lives, might be a factor in recently decreasing mortality rates. |
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The Ins and Outs of Humidification |
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by Stuart N. Ryan, PhD, and Bryan D. Peterson |
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The levels of humidification delivered to the mechanically ventilated patient will help prevent airway complications and optimize mucosal performance. Guidelines help determine these levels and how to achieve them. |
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Titrating PAP During Phasic REM Sleep |
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by Jeffrey Wathen, RPSGT |
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Understanding REM-sleep features will assist the polysom-nographer in providing thorough, optimal PAP titration. |
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Infection Control and Prevention in the Hospitalized Patient |
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by Phyllis C. Braun, PhD |
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Cornerstones of prevention include understanding how infection spreads and using simple precautions. |
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Keeping Active |
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The Goal for Young Asthmatics |
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by Peggy Walker, RCP, RRT-NPS |
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Exercise, once discouraged for asthmatic children but a goal in treatment today, can be managed if care is taken to minimize problematic factors and to incorporate proper medication administration and a good action plan. |
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