Therapeutic Procedures

Explore the vital role of medical gas therapy in treating respiratory conditions, including the different gases and delivery systems.

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.

Learn about hemodynamic monitoring, its types, methods, and importance in assessing cardiovascular function and guiding patient care.

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

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

Explore the differences between flutter valve and acapella devices in PEP therapy, their mechanisms, and benefits for respiratory care.

Explore the different types of lung expansion therapy and their role in preventing atelectasis and promoting gas exchange.

Explore the science and clinical applications of humidity and bland aerosol therapy in respiratory care for optimal patient outcomes.

Explore the essentials of Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS) and understand its vital role in critical care settings.

Explore capnography: a vital, noninvasive tool providing real-time monitoring of CO2 in exhaled breath for patient care.

Intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) is a patient-triggered, pressure-cycled form of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation.