January 2005
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Noninvasive Monitoring of Newborns |
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by John A. Wolfe, RRT |
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The technology for neonatal noninvasive monitoring is usually developed for the adult population and adapted for use in the newborn nursery. Thus, progress has been slow relative to developments in the adult field. |
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Providing Age-Appropriate Pediatric Respiratory Care |
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by Patricia Carroll, RRT, RN |
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From toddler to adolescent, each age group has special needs when receiving respiratory care. By understanding these needs, RTs can provide effective care and achieve positive outcomes. |
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Asthma and Perception in Adolescents |
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by Rick Carter, PhD, MBA; Robert Klein, MD; Gregory K. Fritz, MD; Elizabeth L. McQuaid, PhD; and Sheryl Kopel, MS |
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A growing body of evidence demonstrates that adolescents with life-threatening asthma often underestimate the severity of their episodes. |
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Daily Ventilator Assessments |
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by Kenneth Miller, MEd, RRT-NPS |
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The implementation of ventilator management protocols expedites ventilatory liberation. |
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Airway Clearance in Cystic Fibrosis |
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by Jonathan D. Finder, MD |
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Mechanical techniques are used to help mobilize peripheral secretions centrally in patients with cystic fibrosis. |
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