Explore the differences between rigid and flexible bronchoscopy, their advantages and roles in diagnosing and treating respiratory conditions.
Therapeutics
Bronchoscopy: Overview and Practice Questions (2023)
Explore the bronchoscopy procedure in this comprehensive overview, with practice questions covering its importance in respiratory care.
Ambulation: Medical Definition and Meaning (2023)
Discover the importance of ambulation for overall health, postoperative recovery, and mobility, and learn how to safely ambulate a patient.
What is Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB)?
Intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) is a patient-triggered, pressure-cycled form of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation.
Postural Drainage Positions and Chest Physical Therapy (CPT)
Chest physical therapy (CPT), postural drainage, and percussion are airway clearance techniques that remove secretions from the lungs.
Therapeutic Procedures Final Exam (Practice Questions)
This study guide has practice questions on the therapeutic procedures of respiratory care and was created for respiratory therapy students.
Flutter Valve and Acapella: Explained (PEP Therapy)
This article provides an overview of PEP therapy and how an acapella and flutter valve works to remove mucus from the lungs.
Hemodynamic Monitoring: Overview and Practice Questions
Hemodynamic monitoring is the process of measuring blood pressure parameters to assess the status of a patient’s cardiovascular system.
Smoking Cessation: Overview and Practice Questions
What is smoking cessation? This guide provides an overview (with practice questions) about how to help patients quit smoking.
Medical Gas Therapy: Overview and Practice Questions
Medical gas therapy provides gases for therapeutic purposes, including supplemental oxygen. This guide has practice questions on this topic.
Airway Clearance Therapy: Overview and Practice Questions
Airway clearance therapy is a group of noninvasive techniques that help mobilize and remove secretions to improve gas exchange.
Lung Expansion Therapy: Overview and Practice Questions
Lung expansion therapy involves a variety of techniques in respiratory care that are designed to prevent or correct atelectasis. This guide provides an overview of this topic.
Humidity and Bland Aerosol Therapy: Overview and Practice Questions
This study guide provides an overview of humidity and bland aerosol therapy and provides helpful practice questions on this topic.
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation: Overview and Practice Questions
What is cardiac rehab? This study guide provides an overview with helpful practice questions about cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.
Extracorporeal Life Support: Overview and Practice Questions
Extracorporeal life support is a form of support where blood is pumped outside the body for oxygenation and then returned to circulation.