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Changing Family Members’ Perception of Mechanical Ventilation During ICU Stays - By Herbert Patrick MD

Joint Commission Releases Patient Satisfaction Data - By Dave Gourley RRT

Brain Imaging and Cataplexy - By Regina Patrick RPSGT

Avoiding the Weaning Protocol 'Off Ramp' - By John Marini MD

Case Study: A Vegan That Smokes and is Short Of Breath - By Don Steinert MA, RRT, MT

Helium Iso-flow Studies - By Jim Harvey MS, RPFT, RCP

A Closer Look at Asthma, Part II - By Bill Wojciechowski MS, RRT

A Modest Proposal for Sleep Education - By William C. Dement, MD, PhD

Another Look at Asthma Education - By Sandra McCleaster RRT

Sub-specialties in Sleep Medicine - By Steve Grenard RRT, RPSGT

Web Site Review: Only First Class for Hollister - By Lisa Rapple M.Ed, RRT

Actigraphy in Action - By Stephanie Richardson

Clinical Assessment of Home Care Patients: Reasons Why It’s Necessary - By Kenneth A. Wyka, MS, RRT, FAARC

Respiratory Therapy’s Role in the Treatment of Coral Snake Bites - By Steve Grenard RRT, RPSGT

Focus on Technology: Spacer and Valved Holding Chamber Technology - By Stephanie Richardson

What is the Choking Game? - By Douglas E. Masini, EdD, RPFT, RRT-NPS, AE-C, FAARC

Nonsteroidal Medications for Asthma Management - By Doug Gardenhire MS, RRT-NPS

The Passy-Muir Valve - By Respiratory Care Student Sheri Clelland

Should Your Sleep Lab Have an Employee Handbook? - By Duane Johnson PhD

Decompression Sickness and Dive Tables - By Ken Capek RRT, CHT, MPA

30 Things You Should Know about the RPSGT Credential

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