Respiratory Therapy

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Care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system. It includes the therapeutic use of medical gases and their administrative apparatus, environmental control systems, humidification, aerosols, ventilatory support, bronchopulmonary drainage and exercise, respiratory rehabilitation, assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and maintenance of natural, artificial, and mechanical airways.

Descriptor ID	D012138
MeSH Number(s)	E02.880
Concept/Terms	Respiratory Therapy Respiratory Therapy Therapy, Respiratory Respiratory Therapies Therapies, Respiratory Inhalation Therapy Inhalation Therapy Therapy, Inhalation Inhalation Therapies Therapies, Inhalation

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment [E]
Therapeutics [E02]
Respiratory Therapy [E02.880]

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Year	Major Topic	Minor Topic	Total
2001	0	1	1
2007	1	0	1
2011	1	0	1
2016	0	1	1
2017	0	1	1
2018	2	0	2
2021	1	1	2

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Wedzicha JA, Brochard L, Donaldson GC, Martinez FD, Martinez FJ. Ending on a Crescendo: Reflections on Seven Years of a Successful Journal. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2021 12 15; 204(12):1351-1352.

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Farmer MJS, Kleppel R. Getting to know you: implementing an interprofessional education program for medical and respiratory therapy students in mechanical ventilation - challenges and lessons learned. J Interprof Care. 2022 Sep-Oct; 36(5):706-715.

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Braman SS, Carlin BW, Hanania NA, Mahler DA, Ohar JA, Pinto-Plata V, Shah T, Eubanks D, Dhand R. Results of a Pulmonologist Survey Regarding Knowledge and Practices With Inhalation Devices for COPD. Respir Care. 2018 07; 63(7):840-848.

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Dhand R, Mahler DA, Carlin BW, Hanania NA, Ohar JA, Pinto-Plata V, Shah T, Eubanks D, Braman SS. Results of a Patient Survey Regarding COPD Knowledge, Treatment Experiences, and Practices With Inhalation Devices. Respir Care. 2018 07; 63(7):833-839.

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Salisbury ML, Myers JL, Belloli EA, Kazerooni EA, Martinez FJ, Flaherty KR. Diagnosis and Treatment of Fibrotic Hypersensitivity Pneumonia. Where We Stand and Where We Need to Go. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2017 09 15; 196(6):690-699.

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Martinez FJ, Rabe KF, Sethi S, Pizzichini E, McIvor A, Anzueto A, Alagappan VK, Siddiqui S, Rekeda L, Miller CJ, Zetterstrand S, Reisner C, Rennard SI. Effect of Roflumilast and Inhaled Corticosteroid/Long-Acting ?2-Agonist on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations (RE(2)SPOND). A Randomized Clinical Trial. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2016 09 01; 194(5):559-67.

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Cauley RP, Stoffan A, Potanos K, Fullington N, Graham DA, Finkelstein JA, Kim HB, Wilson JM. Pulmonary support on day 30 as a predictor of morbidity and mortality in congenital diaphragmatic hernia. J Pediatr Surg. 2013 Jun; 48(6):1183-9.

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Walkey AJ, Wiener RS. Utilization patterns and patient outcomes associated with use of rescue therapies in acute lung injury. Crit Care Med. 2011 Jun; 39(6):1322-8.

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O'Sullivan BP, Flume P. The clinical approach to lung disease in patients with cystic fibrosis. Semin Respir Crit Care Med. 2009 Oct; 30(5):505-13.

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O'Sullivan BP, Freedman SD. Cystic fibrosis. Lancet. 2009 May 30; 373(9678):1891-904.

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