The ATS says race and ethnicity should no longer be considered in spirometry interpretation, citing scientific evidence that shows superiority of a race-neutral approach to PFT interpretation.
Nebulizing medication for pediatric patients is an effective maintenance therapy for chronic lung conditions like asthma or cystic fibrosis; and yet medication adherence remains a major concern.
According to The Joint Commission, 90% of operating room waste is improperly sorted and sent for unnecessary biohazard waste processing, but sustainability initiatives can reduce waste.
With COVID-19 compromising the diagnosis and management of respiratory diseases such as COPD in hospitals, is it time to break free from the PFT lab?
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For many pulmonary function laboratories, the initial shock of the pandemic was accompanied by a complete halt in the workflow. Fortunately for most departments, the workflow has returned.
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RT Magazine’s 2020 Product Focus is available in a Digital Edition for your web browser or mobile device.
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An ATS-led international task force has released a guidance document to help guide clinicians on restoring elective in-person pulmonary and sleep services as COVID-19 incidence decreases in their communities.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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