GOLD 2022 Recommendations for COPD
The GOLD 2022 report updates evidence for blood eosinophil counts as biomarker in subset of patients with COPD.
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CDC Updates COVID Quarantine Guidance for Healthcare Workers
The CDC says healthcare workers with COVID-19 who are asymptomatic can return to work after 7 days with a negative test, according to new agency guidance.
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Amid a Raging Pandemic, The US Faces a Nursing Shortage. Can We Close The Gap?
The extraordinary number of people flooding US hospitals has shined a spotlight on another crisis: the country’s nursing shortage.
Products 2020: Simulation, Education & Training
RT looks at some of the latest simulation technology, RT education, and training programs available from Hudson Simulation Services, Hans Rudolph, CAE Medical, IngMar Medical, and Gaumard Scientific.
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ICU Burnout Has Consequences for Healthcare Workers, Patients
A study of ICU burnout found those ICUs with the highest level had worse staff reviews and significantly increased patient length of stay.
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How Coronavirus Is Affecting Pulmonary Function Testing Labs
RT Magazine examines the ways that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected pulmonary function testing labs and some of the precautions they are taking when conducting PFT for non-COVID-19 lung diseases.
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COVID-19: Critical Care Experts Say Plan Early, Communicate Often
Hospitals facing a growing population of COVID-19 cases need a coordinated approach with a multidisciplinary team to increase efficiency, conserve PPE and protect staff.
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COVID-19: Establish Contingency Plans to Meet Surges in Urban Areas
Temple University Hospital is sharing its contingency plans for increased demand for hospitalization, as well as protocols to minimize staff exposure to COVID-19.
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Ventilator Manufacturers Ally on Vent Training App
Seven ventilator manufacturers have teamed up to create the Ventilator Training Alliance, a ventilator training resource for clinicians available via mobile app or web browser.
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Two New CPT Codes for COVID-19 Antibody Tests
The AMA has published updates to Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) that include two code additions intended to report when patients receive blood tests that detect COVID-19 antibodies.
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Survey: How Are You Staying Informed On COVID-19?
RT Magazine is gathering data on how the industry’s healthcare professionals are staying informed on COVID-19 and other medical news.
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Reduction of Respiratory Device-related Pressure Injuries
A study by researchers at Baptist Medical Center–Jacksonville found that a targeted intervention implemented within its RT department successfully prevented respiratory device-related pressure injuries in acutely ill patients.
Read MoreMarket Insider: Simulation Testing
The simulation testing market is expected to grow nearly 15% in the next five years to a $2.5 billion industry.
Read MoreERS Partners on Simulation Technology for Endobronchial Ultrasound Training
3D Systems will provide simulation equipment for the European Respiratory Society’s ERS Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) Certified Training Program.
Read MoreAmerican Medical Association Releases 2020 CPT Code Set
The American Medical Association (AMA) announced the release of the 2020 Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set containing identifiers and descriptors assigned to each medical, surgical, and diagnostic services available...
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