Differentiate among the various modalities in respiratory care.

Differentiation should include

  • humidity and aerosol therapy
  • management and administration of therapeutic gasses (e.g., oxygen therapy)
  • airway clearance therapy
  • bronchodilator therapy
  • CPR
  • airway management
  • rapid response team
  • lung expansion therapy
  • ventilator management (e.g., lung protective ventilation).

Process/Skill Questions:

  • What are some of the innovations available for chest physical therapy?
  • What types of ventilators are best for neonatal management?
  • How is sleep apnea treated?