Big Ideas Theater, Episode 16: Portable Oxygen Concentrators
In this episode of Big Ideas Theater, Kim Wiles, BS, RRT, CPFT, FAARC, vice president of Respiratory Services, discusses portable oxygen concentrators and the importance of knowing their limitations. Portable Oxygen Concentrators Guide According to Wiles, oxygen delivery is different in the home, where pulse delivery is used instead of continuous flow. Because of this, […]
Quality Management and the Respiratory Therapist
Quality management is a key component of healthcare, and respiratory care managers play an integral role in making it happen for their departments. What are they doing and why? Several managers weigh in. Measurements are crucial Holly Tull, BASM, RRT, respiratory care manager at Virginia Mason Memorial Hospital in Yakima, WA, believes respiratory care departments […]
What RTs Can Do to Keep Smokers from Losing Hope
Quitting smoking is the hardest thing many people will ever try to do in their lives, and most of them have to make multiple attempts before they are successful. Ensuring these smokers don’t lose hope during the prolonged journey toward tobacco freedom can be hard for clinicians like respiratory therapists. Two RTs who specialize in […]
Current Topics in Respiratory Care 2018: Episode 5 Now Available
The Use of Noninvasive Ventilation at the End of Life Focused on the use of noninvasive ventilation (NIV) at the end of life, this episode of the Current Topics in Respiratory Care video series features AARC Associate Executive Director Shawna Strickland PhD, RRT, RRT-NPS, RRT-ACCS, AE-C, FAARC, sharing insight on how some clinicians advocate for […]
Student Perspective: Amanda Hreiz
Amanda Hreiz, of Jefferson College of Health Sciences in Roanoke, VA, discusses her experience as a student representative on the Virginia Society for Respiratory Care Board. Put Your Student Benefits to Work By Amanda Hreiz AARC Student Member Amanda Hreiz Since I began my journey as a respiratory therapy student, I have recently had the […]
Good Press: AARC Members in the News | July 2018
PFTs in Children: Which Interface is Best?
Performing pulmonary function tests in young children can pose special challenges, in part because they don’t like the mouthpiece and noseclips required for many of the tests. A recent study in the Journal of Cystic Fibrosis found the facemask could be a more child-friendly option for the multiple breath washout (MBW) test, which is often […]
Save The Date! ARCF Annual Fundraiser Gala Set for Dec. 3
Celebrate & Support Respiratory Care at the ARCF Annual Fundraiser Gala A Night With the Mob Dec. 3, 2018 7–10 p.m. The Mob Museum Las Vegas, NV Proceeds from the event benefit respiratory therapists worldwide through our grants and scholarships, as well as the International Fellowship Program. The ARCF builds funding and support for respiratory […]
Apex is Coming, It’s Time to Prepare
The AARC Apex Recognition Award is a premier recognition program for respiratory care departments. The 2018 application period will open on Oct. 1, 2018; however, we’re giving you a head start on preparing for the Apex application. Apex standards and documentation requirements can be reviewed online at the AARC site. Start Preparing Your Apex Application […]
Building Patient Trust Requires Action
The relationship between the RT and patient must be built with trust. Having a strong foundation of patient trust is mutually beneficial, and ultimately leads to an overall improved patient experience. AARC Member Karen M. Sicard, RRT, RCP, discusses the importance of building trust and offers suggestions. Be active “Patient trust. In my 40 years […]
