AARC Disaster Relief Fund Activated for Victims of Matthew
AARC members in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina who sustained damage as a result of Hurricane Matthew may now be eligible for assistance via the AARC’s Disaster Relief Fund. Those living in federally-declared disaster areas can apply for a grant of up to $500, either online or by mail using our downloadable application […]
Good Press: AARC Members in the News October
Good Press: AARC Members in the News August features AARC members who were recently noted, quoted and interviewed. Holly Tull Jennifer Watts Tom Anderson Holly Tull talks about infant CPR instruction for parents and other caregivers in this article and video on the CBS-TV website out of Yakima, WA. “We want to make sure that they […]
Minnesota RTs Help Implement Continuous Capnography Program
Lange believes other therapists can play a significant role in similar programs in their facilities and urges them to take on the challenge Respiratory depression is a serious medical problem that can lead to unnecessary death. Continuous capnography can alert clinicians to the development of respiratory depression in time to do something about it. Hospitals […]
New Cystic Fibrosis Guidelines Fill a Gap for Preschoolers
New guidelines on CF care for preschoolers may add an important component to your CF program. Guidelines have long existed for the care of infants with cystic fibrosis and children and adults age six and older. However, a gap has existed for kids between the ages of two and five. Now, new clinical practice guidelines from […]
This May Explain the Gender Gap You See In Cystic Fibrosis Mortality
Respiratory therapists know their cystic fibrosis patients are living longer and longer lives, but to keep that trend going, new treatments are needed. This is especially true for women with the disease, who tend to have higher mortality rates and shorter lifespans. Researchers from several U.S. universities believe they have uncovered biological mechanisms that may […]
AARC Election 2017 Results Announced
Voting in AARC Election 2017 ended on Sept. 14, and President Frank Salvatore has announced the results. The results of this year’s officers and directors election are: Vice-President of Internal Affairs Natalie Napolitano, MPH, RRT-NPS, AE-C, CTTS, FAARC Vice-President of External Affairs Sheri Tooley, BSRT, RRT-NPS, CPFT, AE-C Secretary Treasurer Karen Schell, DHSc, BSRC, RRT-NPS, […]
Good Press: AARC Members in the News August
Good Press: AARC Members in the News August features AARC members who were recently noted, quoted and interviewed. Stephany Melton Aaron Light Jeffrey Davis Joel Wilmouth Nita Hudsick Stephany Melton is recognized for her life-saving efforts in this article in the Atlanta, GA, Journal Constitution. She was having dinner with a nurse colleague in March when […]
AARC Member Witnesses Car Accident, Springs Into Action to Give CPR
AARC member Heather Harms was one of three first responders to a roadside accident. She quickly worked to give CPR to the victims. By Heather Harms, BS, RRT August 15, 2016 I was on my way home from work earlier this month when I was a first responder to an accident that took place in Grundy […]
AARC Activates Disaster Fund for Flooding Victims
AARC members affected by the devastating floods that have hit parts of Louisiana and Mississippi over the past few days may now be eligible for assistance via the AARC’s Disaster Relief Fund. Members living in federally declared disaster areas in these states may apply for a grant of up to $500, either online or by […]
AARC Applauds New FDA Tobacco Regulations
It’s official: FDA tobacco regulations on all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, went into effect Monday, and the new regulations encompass a wide range of hoops tobacco manufacturers and retailers will have to jump through in order to keep these products on the market. In a document published on the FDA website this week, the government […]
