Directory of top Certified Respiratory Therapists (Critical Care) in Clackamas, Oregon, USA
Taxonomy Code 2278C0205X
The directory of Certified Respiratory Therapists (Critical Care) in Clackamas, Oregon was last updated 6/30/2024
Certified Respiratory Therapists (Critical Care)
Taxonomy Code 2278C0205X
Classification: Respiratory Therapist, Certified
Description
Respiratory emergencies are commonplace in the treatment of critical care patients. Included in the assessment measurements conducted by the respiratory therapist in the critical care settings are arterial blood gas puncture and analysis, intrarterial monitoring, bedside measurements of lung mechanics, hemodynamic monitoring, and inspired and expired gas measurements. This is coupled with the initiation and management of mechanical ventilation patients.