Procedures Archives - Respiratory Therapy Zone

Needle Decompression for Tension Pneumothorax: An Overview

Learn when and how to perform needle decompression for a tension pneumothorax, including signs, steps, and emergency management principles.

Learn how the 6-minute walk test evaluates functional capacity, tracks disease progression, and helps guide treatment decisions.

Learn chest tube indications, placement, drainage systems, complications, and management for safe and effective patient care.

Learn how ambulation improves lung function, prevents complications, and supports recovery in respiratory care patients.

Learn how bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) aids in diagnosing lung infections, inflammation, and diseases through airway fluid analysis.

Discover how a sleep study (polysomnography) is used to diagnose and manage sleep disorders by monitoring vital physiological parameters.

Learn about thoracentesis, a procedure to remove excess pleural fluid, its indications, steps, and potential risks in respiratory care.

Learn what a bronchoscopy is, why it’s performed, and what to expect before, during, and after this airway examination procedure.

Prepare for your therapeutic procedures final exam with in-depth practice questions and review for respiratory therapy students.

Explore the differences between rigid and flexible bronchoscopy, their advantages, and their roles in treating respiratory conditions.