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Black History Month: AARC Employees Highlight Their Inspirations

24 February 2021

We asked colleagues at the AARC to share with us their Black History Month inspirations. Employees have highlighted their family members, friends, and others. [More]

You’re Well Established in Your Career. Is Going for a Master’s Degree Still Worth it? Yes! Here’s Why.

24 February 2021

We speak with AARC members about why a master's degree is something you should consider as a part of advancing your career. [More]

Black History Month: African American Scientist Stands at the Forefront of COVID-19 Vaccine Development

24 February 2021

For respiratory therapists who have been battling COVID-19 on the frontlines for months now than Kizzmekia Corbett, PhD, is an inspiration. Along with Barney Graham, MD, PhD, she has led the team of researchers at the NIH working with Moderna to develop one of the world’s first COVID-19 vaccines. [More]

Industry Watch

23 February 2021

This week’s Industry Watch discusses new therapies, devices, and more. Don’t miss out, stay up-to-date on the latest developments. [More]

Respiratory Care Currents

23 February 2021

The newest set of Respiratory Care Currents is now avaialble with new research and the science behind it. Read them now. [More]

Editor's Commentary

25 February 2021

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Implementation of High-Flow Nasal Cannula Therapy Outside the Intensive Care Setting

25 February 2021

BACKGROUND:High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) is an option for respiratory support in patients with acute hypoxic respiratory failure. To improve patient outcomes, reduce ICU-associated costs, and ease ICU bed availability, a multi-phased, comprehensive strategy was implemented to make HFNC available outside the ICU under the supervision of pulmonology or trauma providers in cooperation with a dedicated respiratory therapy team. The purpose of this study was to describe the education and implementation process for initiating HFNC therapy outside the ICU and to convey key patient demographics and outcomes from the implementation period.METHODS:HFNC therapy was implemented at a tertiary hospital in the Midwest,… [More]

A Gas-Powered, Patient-Responsive Automatic Resuscitator for Use in Acute Respiratory Failure: A Bench and Experimental Study

25 February 2021

BACKGROUND:During the COVID-19 pandemic, a need for innovative, inexpensive, and simple ventilator devices for mass use has emerged. The Oxylator (CPR Medical Devices, Markham, Ontario, Canada) is an FDA-approved, fist-size, portable ventilation device developed for out-of-hospital emergency ventilation. It has not been tested in conditions of severe lung injury or with added PEEP. We aimed to assess the performance and reliability of the device in simulated and experimental conditions of severe lung injury, and to derive monitoring methods to allow the delivery of safe, individualized ventilation during situations of surge.METHODS:We bench-tested the functioning of the device with an added PEEP… [More]

Mechanical Insufflation-Exsufflation With Oscillations in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis With Home Ventilation via Tracheostomy

25 February 2021

BACKGROUND:Mechanical insufflation-exsufflation (MI-E) applied via tracheostomy tubes in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) who are on home mechanical ventilation via tracheostomy is an effective procedure for respiratory secretion management. Nonetheless, tenacious secretions may remain and increase the risk of respiratory infections. The aim of this study was to determine whether adding oscillations to MI-E could reduce the rate of respiratory infections and the need for bronchoscopy to remove secretions in patients with ALS on home mechanical ventilation via tracheostomy.METHODS:This was a 2-y, prospective, crossover study. Subjects were treated with conventional MI-E and MI-E with oscillations for 2 alternate 6-month… [More]

Reliability of Smartphone Pulse Oximetry in Subjects at Risk for Hypoxemia

25 February 2021

BACKGROUND:Pulse oximeters are used to measure SpO2 and pulse rate. These devices are either standalone machines or integrated into physiologic monitoring systems. Some smartphones now have pulse oximetry capabilities. Because it is possible that some patients might utilize this technology, we sought to assess the accuracy and usability of smartphone pulse oximeters.METHODS:This was a prospective, observational study that involved noninvasive measurements of SpO2 and heart rate with 3 devices: Masimo Radical-7, Kenek Edge with the Apple iPhone 6S, and the Samsung S8 smartphone. Ambulatory adult patients visiting our institution’s pulmonary function lab for a 6-min walk test were eligible to… [More]

Annual Fee Reminder

A friendly reminder that all annual fees are due by January 31, 2021. This year we are accepting checks and credit card payments. Checks can be sent to: 264 Precision Blvd. Telford, TN 37690 and...Read More [More]

2020 Virtual Student Survivor Hour

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Key Personnel Academy Fall Registration 2021

Registration for fall 2021 Key Personnel Academy is now open. Please use the following link to reserve your spot: https://forms.gle...Read More [More]

CoARC Webinar Recording

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Key Personnel Academy Spring 2021 Registration

Update-Registration for the Spring 2021 Key Personnel Academy is now closed. Please use the following link to reserve your spot: https...Read More [More]

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