Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access: What RTs Need to Know
Respiratory therapists are increasingly being asked to serve on vascular access teams or rapid response teams where emergent vascular access may be necessary. Ultrasound is increasingly being used by these teams to guide vascular access. Check Out Congress Pre-Courses What does the medical evidence have to say about this procedure? Recent studies back up the […]
Invest in Your Success at AARC Congress
Where can you go to see the latest technology in respiratory care, learn from thought-leaders in the profession, and network with fellow RTs and other clinicians from across the country and around the world? There is one place that stands head and shoulders above the rest, and that place is the AARC International Respiratory Convention […]
NBRC Video Series: How to Apply for NBRC Examinations
In our third featured NBRC video, Lori Tinkler, MBA, discusses the online tools available through the NBRC website to help in applying for the credential examinations. “In our efforts to support students as candidates for NBRC credentials, we provide a range of online tools to make the application, scheduling, and testing processes as convenient and […]
Should Family Members Participate in ICU Rounds?
The ICU is a stressful place for families. The sight of so much equipment, alarms going off, and the hustle of clinicians in and out of the space can leave anyone feeling anxious and confused. A growing number of hospitals have started to include family members in the daily ICU rounds that take place on […]
AARC Activates Disaster Fund for Members Affected by Hurricane Florence
The AARC has activated its Disaster Relief Fund for AARC members in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina who have sustained property loss or damage as a result of Hurricane Florence. Members living in federally-declared disaster areas in these states may apply for a grant of up to $500, either online or by mail using […]
How to Convince Your Boss That You Should Attend AARC Congress
Any respiratory therapist who’s been to an AARC Congress will tell you it’s an incredible, inspiring experience. But if you’re going to ask your employer to pick up the tab, you have to make a bold case for attending. Go to AARC Congress 2018 So here’s a bit of advice on getting your manager to […]
What RTs Need to Know about Pulmonary Fibrosis
According to the National Institutes of Health, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a rare disease with a worldwide prevalence of 13-20 per 100,000 people. About 100,000 people in the U.S. suffer from the condition, and about 30,000-40,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. Given its low prevalence, many RTs may not be fully up to […]
Big Ideas Theater, Episode 19: Ventilation Strategies to Reduce Incidence of ARDS
In this episode of Big Ideas Theater, Gary Nieman, PHD, BS, a pulmonary physiologist, discusses ventilation strategies related to patients with ARDS. Watch More Big Ideas Theater Dr. Nieman’s interview focuses on three discussion points: How ARDS make the lung vulnerable to a secondary ventilator-induced lung injury Protective ventilation strategies for acute lung injury and […]
Commit to Improving Patient Safety
Safety is the fundamental foundation to delivering quality patient care. No matter your role, you play a vital part in ensuring patients receive this standard of care. In partnership with the Patient Safety Movement Foundation, the AARC encourages all members to commit to improving patient safety. Commit to Safety AARC Members Kevin McQueen, MHA, RRT, […]
AARC Redesigns Corporate Partner Program
The American Association for Respiratory Care has made its first substantial change to its Corporate Partner program since its inception in 2003. As we move through 2018, AARC’s Corporate Partnerships will no longer be established after a minimum annual spend. We will move to a three-tiered (Platinum, Gold and Silver) Corporate Partner program for 2019 […]
