Therapeutic Procedures

Learn what an arterial line is, how it works, and why it’s essential for monitoring, ABGs, and respiratory care in critical patients.

Explore the types and importance of Cardiovascular Life Support, from Basic Life Support to advanced protocols, for optimal patient care.

Defibrillation is a life-saving procedure that restores normal heart rhythm during cardiac arrest and is vital in respiratory care.

Explore the essential types of airway clearance therapy for managing chronic respiratory conditions and mobilizing secretions.

Learn what intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) is, how it works, and when it’s used to treat or prevent atelectasis.

Learn how humidity and bland aerosol therapy support airway health, prevent injury, and enhance respiratory care.

Learn about lung expansion therapy, its benefits, and the methods used to enhance breathing and prevent complications such as atelectasis.

Learn about medical gas therapy, its types, delivery methods, and how it supports patients with respiratory conditions.

Learn the basics of capnography, how it works, and why it’s essential for monitoring ventilation in clinical settings.

Learn about extracorporeal life support (ECLS), including ECMO types, uses, and the role of respiratory therapists in critical care.

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.

Explore MetaNeb therapy, an innovative treatment for respiratory conditions, improving lung function and breathing comfort.

Explore the Swan-Ganz catheter: its medical significance, application in cardiac monitoring, and key considerations for patient care.

Discover the importance of ambulation for overall health, postoperative recovery, and mobility, and learn how to safely ambulate a patient.

Explore the benefits and indications of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, including how this program improves heart and lung health.

Discover what a breathing treatment is, how it works, and when it’s needed to relieve respiratory symptoms and improve lung health.