Elevator Speeches for RC Week and Beyond
No one knows for sure who invented the “elevator speech” — it’s been attributed to everyone from journalists to a quality test technician to Elisha Graves Otis, who invented a device that significantly improved the safety of actual elevators back in the 1850s. But the intent is the same: in a few short sentences (about […]
North Dakota Sets Focus on Educating Youth on E-Cigarettes
The North Dakota Department of Health developed a new position statement to include e-cigarettes in its tobacco prevention efforts, helping to educate parents and youth on the dangers of using electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). Expanding tobacco prevention In keeping pace with the rise of e-cigarette products, the North Dakota Department of Health expanded its […]
Big Ideas Theater: Using Prone Positioning in Moderate ARDS
Enable cookies to see embeded content. In this episode of Big Ideas Theater, Thomas Piriano, RRT, discusses the prone positioning used in moderate ARDS as well as new study evidence that supports this treatment. Watch More Big Ideas Theater Piriano addresses the debate surrounding prone positioning in moderate ARDS, explaining how category definition of mild, […]
Current Topics Episode 8 Now Available: Evaluating the Value of the Respiratory Therapist
Evaluating the Value of the Respiratory Therapist: Where is the Evidence? This episode of the Current Topics in Respiratory Care video series features Marin H. Kollef, MD discussing the value of the respiratory therapist and what they bring to their teams. Dr. Kollef highlights published literature on this topic, to show how RTs possess the […]
Mentorship Sets Career Foundation
A strong mentorship program nurtures and cultivates careers, proving beneficial for both the mentee and mentor. Three AARC members—Ellen Becker, PhD, RRT, RRT-NPS, AE-C, RPFT, FAARC, Lynda Goodfellow, EdD, RRT, AE-C, FAARC, and Georgianna Sergakis, PhD, RRT, FAARC—share their tips for developing a successful mentor-mentee program. Tips for developing your program The mentee needs to […]
AARC Good Press: Members in the News | October 2018
COPD Foundation Recruiting Patients for New Overlap Study
Many people with COPD also live with obstructive sleep apnea, or (OSA). Separately, COPD and OSA contribute to the mortality of hundreds of thousands of Americans every year. However, when OSA coexists with COPD it is referred to as “Overlap Syndrome.” Proper use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, or sleep mask, is crucial […]
Big Ideas Theater, Episode 20: Guidelines for Ventilation of ARDS
In this episode of Big Ideas Theater, Richard Branson, MSC, RRT, discusses the importance of evidence-based care and guidelines for ventilation of ARDS. Watch More Big Ideas Theater “Respiratory therapists, like all health care professionals, need to learn to operate on best evidence,” Branson said. “And best evidence is best care for the patient.” Branson […]
Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access: What RTs Need to Know
Respiratory therapists are increasingly being asked to serve on vascular access teams or rapid response teams where emergent vascular access may be necessary. Ultrasound is increasingly being used by these teams to guide vascular access. Check Out Congress Pre-Courses What does the medical evidence have to say about this procedure? Recent studies back up the […]
Running a Successful Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR) programs provide an added network of support and care for patients. AARC members Debbie Koehl MS, RRT-NPS, FAARC, and Trina Limberg, BS, RRT, FAARC, MAACVPR, share their suggestions for running a successful program. PR improves quality of life “The greatest benefit of a successfully-run PR program is that we take care of […]
