Transport respiratory therapists need to be equipped with all the knowledge and clinical skills that traditional RTs have, plus the ability to handle care in difficult environments—including emergencies with the risk of COVID-19 infection.
Zoll Medical Corp is calling for EMS presentations for the Zoll Summit 2020, in Denver, Colo from June 9-11, 2020.
While the vast majority of respiratory therapists do their lifesaving work in hospitals and clinics, a select few who operate as flight RTs find their workspace miles above the earth.
Researchers are exploring the life-saving potential of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) to speed delivery of emergency medical care like defibrillators and rescue medications.
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Given the unique anatomy of pediatric and neonatal lungs and the inherent frailties associated with them, extra care is required of clinicians when resuscitating this population.
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Intubating patients can be a difficult task, and the practice can prove even more challenging in pre-hospital settings. However, video laryngoscopy has been shown to improve intubation success and is becoming more commonly used.
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A new group of resuscitation devices are demonstrating that there is always room for improvement.
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Sedation of critical care patients undergoing mechanical ventilation is common, but all patients face the inherent risk of adverse events. In response, patient safety organizations advocate stricter monitoring.
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The use of mobile phone technology to alert bystanders trained in CPR is helping cardiac arrest victims receive prompt and critical care.
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While intubation can be a life-saving intervention, we must also be mindful of the associated hazards. RTs must understand the challenges of managing artificial airways and bring their skills and expertise to the patient’s bedside.
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The anatomical structure of a pediatric patient’s airway differs from an adult patient’s, so when it comes time to intubate, special care using laryngoscopes can help.
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A clinician from Boston Children’s Hospital discusses the use of endoscopy during pediatric nasal intubation.
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Read MoreA new system that sent patients to designated cardiac receiving centers dramatically increased the survival rate of victims of sudden cardiac arrest.
Read MoreAn analysis of US hospitals finds that, compared with the least busy, the busiest emergency departments give the best chance of surviving, especially to patients whose condition is life-threatening.
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