Fundamentals

Learn what cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is, how it works, and why it is essential for respiratory therapists in emergency care.

Learn about airborne precautions, their role in infection control, and why they are essential for respiratory therapists and patient safety.

Learn about droplet precautions, their role in infection control, and why they are essential for respiratory therapists and patient safety.

Learn about contact precautions, their role in infection control, and why they are essential for respiratory therapists and patient safety.

Learn about standard precautions, their role in infection control, and why they are essential for respiratory therapists and patient safety.

Learn how water vapor pressure affects pulmonary physiology, gas exchange, humidification, and oxygen delivery in respiratory care.

Learn how the Haldane effect influences CO₂ transport, gas exchange, and oxygen therapy in respiratory care and clinical practice.

Explore the differences between laminar and turbulent flow in the lungs, and their roles in respiratory physiology and airway mechanics.

Learn how the Bourdon gauge works, its advantages, limitations, and why it matters in respiratory care and patient transport.

Learn how the Bohr effect links CO₂ and pH to hemoglobin’s oxygen binding, ensuring efficient delivery and gas exchange.

Learn what respiratory care plans are, their components, types, and how they improve patient outcomes in clinical settings.

Discover how zone valves control medical gas flow, enhance safety, and support emergency response in hospital gas systems.

Learn what respiratory therapists need to know about advance directives, including DNR, DNI, and ethical care decisions.

Learn what Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is and why it’s essential for respiratory therapists in critical care settings.

Master the fundamentals of respiratory care with practice questions and a detailed study guide to prepare for your final exam.

Explore the critical role of nutrition assessment in managing respiratory conditions to improve patient outcomes.

Explore how evidence-based practice in respiratory care improves patient outcomes, standardizes treatments, and optimizes resources.

Explore the importance of quality, patient safety, communication, and recordkeeping in the field of respiratory care.

Explore the benefits and challenges of respiratory care in alternative settings like subacute facilities and the patient’s home.

Explore the history of respiratory care, from early practices to modern interventions, understanding its pivotal role in healthcare.