The Latest in Respiratory Care & Innovation
Stay informed with the latest news, research, and product updates from Monaghan Medical. Our commitment to advancing respiratory care drives us to develop innovative aerosol drug delivery devices and asthma management solutions that improve patient outcomes. Here, you’ll find expert insights, clinical studies, and industry updates to help healthcare professionals and patients stay ahead in respiratory health. Explore our news articles to learn about breakthrough technologies, upcoming events, and Monaghan Medical’s contributions to the future of respiratory care.
Smarter Respiratory Care Starts with the AeroVerse® System
The AEROVERSE® system of care is a precision engineered collection of respiratory therapy devices designed with intent to deliver clinical efficiency, versatility, and improved patient outcomes. Built with the specific needs of clinicians and patients in mind, this integrated platform connects three essential devices: the AEROBIKA® Oscillatory Positive Expiratory Pressure (OPEP) device, the AEROECLIPSE® BAN® Nebulizers, and the VERSAPAP® Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) device.The Member Voice: Volunteering Refuels Career Passion
Volunteering presents great opportunities for personal and professional growth and is beneficial for RTs in all career stages. Passion for caring Like many RTs, a passion for caring for others led me to pursue a career in respiratory care. I learned fairly early in my career that it can be difficult to maintain a high […]
Read the post:The Member Voice: Volunteering Refuels Career PassionRaising the Age to Purchase Tobacco: How RTs Can Help
It’s well known the vast majority of smokers first took up the habit when they were still in their teens. Raising the age at which people can purchase tobacco products has been seen as a key weapon in the battle to curtail smoking among young adults in our country. AARC Member Sean Severson, MPH, RRT, […]
Read the post:Raising the Age to Purchase Tobacco: How RTs Can HelpGoogle Doodle Honors Dr. Virginia Apgar – Here’s the AARC Connection
Source: Wikimedia Commons If you went to the Google search page today you saw a picture of a female doctor and a tiny baby, along with the word “APGAR”. Today’s “Google Doodle” honors Dr. Virginia Apgar on what would have been her 109th birthday. Many respiratory therapists know her as the physician who established the Apgar […]
Read the post:Google Doodle Honors Dr. Virginia Apgar – Here’s the AARC ConnectionAre You Joint Commission Ready?
If the thought of Joint Commission Surveyors showing up at your door sparks anxiety, then these tips are for you. Cheryl Hoerr, MBA, RRT, FAARC, of Phelps County Regional Medical Center, Keith Roberts, MBA, RRT, CPFT, of Rush University Medical Center, and Julie Jackson, BAS, RRT-ACCS, RCP, of UnityPoint Health-Des Moines, share their recommendations on […]
Read the post:Are You Joint Commission Ready?Tips for Educating Patients
From face-to-face instruction to video demonstrations, RTs use a variety of methods to educate patients so they can be active participants in managing their care. AARC Members Bill Galvin, MSEd, RRT, CPFT, AE-C, FAARC, and Krystal Craddock, BSRC, RRT, RRT-NPS, AE-C, share their tips and best practices for educating patients. RAMP-2-FAME Galvin keeps the acronym RAMP-2-FAME […]
Read the post:Tips for Educating PatientsStudent Perspective: Nicole Jones
Virginia Student Sputum Bowl Team at AARC Congress 2017 in Indianapolis, IN. (L to R: Jessica Worley, Nicole Jones, and Sally Sizer) Nicole Jones, of Virginia Community Colleges, discusses the experience that motivated her to pursue a career in respiratory therapy as well as her perspective on being an AARC student member. Student Membership Sets […]
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Environmental Influence on Asthma
With May being Allergy & Asthma Month, we reached out to Tracey Mitchell, RRT, AE-C, of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to share her expertise on environmental factors and asthma, along with tips on how you can best help your patients. “May is Asthma Awareness Month and a great time to learn more about how […]
Read the post:Environmental Influence on AsthmaHelping Patients Find Hope While Living with Chronic Diseases
Respiratory therapists have a unique opportunity to work with patients living with chronic diseases. These diseases, like cystic fibrosis, are hard on the patient and affect them physically and emotionally. How do you help your patients find hope in their health challenges? Empowering our patients Krystal Craddock, BSRC, RRT, RRT-NPS, AE-C, once asked a COPD […]
Read the post:Helping Patients Find Hope While Living with Chronic DiseasesAsthma in the Workplace: What RTs with Asthma Have to Say
A new report from the CDC shines a light on asthma in the workplace. Overall, the report finds 6.8 percent of employed adults have asthma — some 11 million people. The highest prevalence occurs in the health care and social assistance industries, where 8.8% suffer from the condition. The prevalence of asthma among respiratory therapists […]
Read the post:Asthma in the Workplace: What RTs with Asthma Have to SayUtah Resolution Sheds Light on Opioid Use and RT Role
Joined by medical professionals, caregivers, and patients and their families, Utah Governor Gary Herbert signs the SCR004 resolution to increase awareness of postoperative opioid use by patients. Earlier this spring, Utah’s governor signed the SCR004 resolution, helping raise awareness of postoperative opioid use and encourage in-home monitoring for patients after surgery. “For the untold and […]
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