May 2005


Features


Anti-inflammatory Drugs Offer Promise
  by John D. Zoidis, MD
  Insight into the pathogenesis of asthma has been key in the development of drug treatments.
Reducing the Risk of Asthma Exacerbations
  by Carlos A. Camargo Jr, MD, DrPH, and Pankaj Patel, PharmD
  Despite their proven effectiveness, ICS are underused in the treatment of asthmatic children. As well, inappropriate devices and techniques result in suboptimal dosing.
Environmental Triggers
  by Rick Carter, PhD, MBA; Stuart H. Tedders, PhD; Brian Tiep, MD; Anthony V. Parrillo, PhD, CHES; and Barry Joyner, PhD
  Although the causes of asthma are unknown, researchers do know that environmental and genetic factors contribute to its onset.
Pulmonary Function Testing
  by Theodore G. Liou, MD, and Richard E. Kanner, MD
  Adherence to standard methods is crucial to ensuring that PFTs from different facilities and different devices produce the same results. Part 1 of 2.
High Frequency Ventilation
  by Michael R. Jackson, RRT-NPS, CPFT
  RTs must be alert to obstructions and malpositioned endotracheal tubes during HFV.


Departments

Editor's Message
  by Marian Benjamin
  NAMDRC: Working for the RC Professsion
  Guest Editorial
JCAHO Shared Visions—New Pathways
  by Franklin T. Miller, RRT
  Being prepared is the goal of JACHO’s new survey process.
Industry News
  by Franklin A. Holman
Manufacturing News
  by Franklin A. Holman
  Spotlight
Screening the Nation for Asthma
  by Danielle Cohen
  Program focuses on finding undiagnosed asthma cases.
  Facility Profile
Making It Easier to Breathe
  by Danielle Cohen
  National Jewish has earned a name for excellence in respiratory care.
Straight Talk
  by Doug Smith, MAQUET Critical Care
Product Profiles
Technology Focus
  Spirometry

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