Respiratory Therapy Blog
Meconium Aspiration Syndrome: An Overview (2025)
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.
Assist/Control (A/C) Mode of Mechanical Ventilation (2025)
Learn how Assist/Control (A/C) mode or mechanical ventilation works, its benefits, risks, and role in supporting critically ill patients.
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 (2025)
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 (2025)
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 (2025)
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 (2025)
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? (2025)
Learn where esophageal cancer spreads first, common sites of metastasis, and why early detection is critical for better outcomes.
How to Get Fluid Out of the Lungs: Causes and Treatment
Learn the causes, treatments, and recovery tips for safely removing fluid from the lungs and restoring healthy breathing.
Pressure-Controlled Ventilation: Mode of Ventilation (2025)
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 (2025)
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 (2025)
Learn how Narcan (Naloxone) reverses opioid overdoses, restores breathing, and plays a vital role in respiratory care and patient survival.
How Long Does it Take to Drain Fluid From the Lungs? (2025)
Learn how long it takes to drain fluid from the lungs, including procedure times, recovery, and factors that affect the timeline.
Defibrillation: Overview and Practice Questions (2025)
Defibrillation is a life-saving procedure that restores normal heart rhythm during cardiac arrest and is vital in respiratory care.
Larynx: Overview and Practice Questions (2025)
Discover what the larynx is, how it functions, and why it plays a vital role in respiratory therapy and airway management.
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS): An Overview
Explore acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS): Causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments for this life-threatening lung condition.
101+ Tips for Healthy Lungs and Easier Breathing (2025)
Discover practical tips for healthy lungs to boost breathing, prevent respiratory issues, and improve overall lung function.