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respiratory therapyMedical profession concerned with assisting the respiratory function of individuals who have severe lung disorders. Practices include suctioning to clear secretions from the airway, use of aerosol mists (sometimes medicated) or gases to ease breathing, and tilting the body and chest percussion to promote drainage. A respiratory therapist also manages mechanical ventilation, a process in which a machine generates a controlled flow of a gas mixture into the airway of a patient who cannot breathe efficiently. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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She is a critical care respiratory therapist for Glendale Memorial Hospital. ``They are dragging their feet in negotiations and not responding to proposals in a timely manner,'' said Duane Roberts, a respiratory therapist and bargaining team member. Then I found Tom Fleming, a certified respiratory therapist who practices in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. |
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