June 2008
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Smoke Inhalation and Thermal Injury |
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by Stephen L. Richey, CRT |
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Inhalation injury can account for as much as a 20% increase in mortality rates of burn patients, but new modes of ventilation, aggressive resuscitation, and secretion removal are improving the survival rates. |
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Oxygen and Air Travel |
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by Joseph Lewarski, BS, RRT, FAARC |
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Portable oxygen concentrators have been cleared for use during flight by the FDA, and these lightweight, easily transportable devices have opened up new vistas for patients with lung disease. |
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A Successful and Expeditious Weaning Tool |
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by Kristie Mitton, MS-RT student, and Paul Nuccio, RRT, FAARC |
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NPPV has been successful in the weaning of otherwise difficult-to-wean patients, especially patients with COPD. |
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| Special Sleep Section |
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Getting the Real Story |
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by Zack Freeman, RPSGT |
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Diagnosing a sleep disorder and ensuring compliance takes some creativity, empathy, and detective work. |
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Awake, Alert, and Ready to Work |
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by Jeffrey Bixby, RPSGT |
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Strategies for sleep technicians to manage shift work |
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The Changing Face of the OSA Patient |
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by Michael C. Lu, MBA/HCM; Cheryl Rambaud, RRT, RPSGT; and Charles Noble, MD |
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Recognizing obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease in minorities. |
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