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July 2003 |
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The RT salary survey 2003 |
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by Anne Welsbacher and Jeff Standridge, EdD, RRT |
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Readers share compensatory and work environment information reflecting today’s tight respiratory market in this inaugural survey. |
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The Anterior-Posterior Ventilation Technique: Clinical Observations |
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by Anthony T. Hernandez, RCP |
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Use of the prone position is limited to adults with severely compromised respiratory status. A technique being explored with neonates and infants also can be used in cases of pneumonia, chronic lung disease, severe atelectasis and lung consolidation, and increased mucus production. |
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Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia: Improving Patient Care While Decreasing Costs |
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by Gary J. Hospodar, MAOM, RRT-NPS |
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Fatality rates for nosocomial pneumonia, particularly VAP, are high. |
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Pulmonary Emphysema |
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by William V. Wojciechowski, RRT |
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The etiology, pathology, diagnosis, and treatment of this component of COPD are discussed. |
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