What does ABG stand for? How about SIMV? What is an HME? If you haven’t noticed, hundreds of abbreviations, acronyms, symbols, and medical terms are used in respiratory care. And respiratory therapists (and students) need to know what they all mean. That is why...
An oxygen hood is a clear, plastic piece of equipment that helps deliver oxygen to infants in need of supplemental oxygen. The hood surrounds the infant’s head and leaves the rest of the body accessible for nursing care. In this article, we will explain what an...
