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John Landry, BS, RRT
John Landry is a registered respiratory therapist from Memphis, TN, and has a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology. He enjoys using evidence-based research to help others breathe easier, live healthier, and improve their overall quality of life.
How Accurate is a CT Scan for Lung Cancer? (2026)
Learn how accurate CT scans are for lung cancer, from detecting small nodules early to their limits in distinguishing benign vs malignant.
Blood Gas Analyzer: Overview and Practice Questions (2026)
Learn what a blood gas analyzer is, how it works, and why it’s vital for respiratory care, oxygenation, and acid-base balance.
Bohr Effect: An Essential Concept in Respiratory Care (2026)
Learn how the Bohr effect links CO₂ and pH to hemoglobin’s oxygen binding, ensuring efficient delivery and gas exchange.
Beta-2 Agonists: Overview and Practice Questions (2026)
Learn what beta-2 agonists are, how they work, and why they’re essential in treating asthma, COPD, and other lung conditions.
Bicarbonate (HCO₃⁻): Overview and Practice Questions (2026)
Learn what bicarbonate (HCO₃⁻) is and why it’s essential in respiratory care, ABG interpretation, and acid-base balance.
Meconium Aspiration Syndrome: An Overview (2026)
Explore meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS), including the causes, symptoms, treatments, and prevention of newborn respiratory distress.
Barrel Chest: What is it and What Does it Mean for COPD?
Learn what a barrel chest is, how it’s linked to COPD, and explore its causes, diagnosis, and treatment options.
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in Respiratory Care
Learn what an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is, how it works, and why it’s vital in respiratory therapy and patient care.
Auscultation of the Lungs: Overview and Practice Questions
Learn how auscultation helps respiratory therapists assess breath sounds, detect abnormalities, and guide effective patient care.
Artificial Airways: Overview and Practice Questions (2026)
Learn what artificial airways are, their types, and why they are vital in respiratory care for life support and patient safety.
Arterial Line: Overview and Practice Questions (2026)
Learn what an arterial line is, how it works, and why it’s essential for monitoring, ABGs, and respiratory care in critical patients.
Apneustic Breathing: Overview and Practice Questions (2026)
Learn what apneustic breathing is, its causes, clinical significance, and why it matters in respiratory therapy and patient care.
Apnea Monitoring: Overview and Practice Questions (2026)
Learn how apnea monitoring detects breathing pauses and alerts caregivers, ensuring safety for infants and at-risk patients.
Where Does Esophageal Cancer Spread to First? (2026)
Learn where esophageal cancer spreads first, common sites of metastasis, and why early detection is critical for better outcomes.
Pressure-Controlled Ventilation: Mode of Ventilation (2026)
Discover how pressure-controlled ventilation works, its benefits, and when it’s used to protect patients from high airway pressures.
Volume-Controlled Ventilation: Mode of Ventilation (2026)
Learn how volume-controlled ventilation works, when it’s used, and why it’s essential in critical care and surgical settings.
Cardiovascular Life Support: Overview and Practice Questions
Explore the types and importance of Cardiovascular Life Support, from Basic Life Support to advanced protocols, for optimal patient care.
Narcan (Naloxone): Overview and Practice Questions (2026)
Learn how Narcan (Naloxone) reverses opioid overdoses, restores breathing, and plays a vital role in respiratory care and patient survival.
Defibrillation: Overview and Practice Questions (2026)
Defibrillation is a life-saving procedure that restores normal heart rhythm during cardiac arrest and is vital in respiratory care.