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.
Supporting Innovation in Asthma Care: New NIH-Funded Study Advances School-Based Management
A newly awarded $4.1 million research grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is set to improve how children with asthma receive care at school. Led by Dr. Marina Reznik of Montefiore Medical Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, the study aims to streamline communication among caregivers, clinicians, and schools — making it...
SPOTY Spotlight – Curt Merriman
This month in our Specialty Practitioner of the Year (SPOTY) Spotlight series, we’re learning more about our Diagnostics SPOTY: Curt R. Merriman, BA, RRT, CPFT. Join the Diagnostics Specialty Section Meet Curt As an RT student, Merriman selected PFT as an elective clinical rotation, which is when he developed an interest in diagnostics. “I became […]
Read the post:SPOTY Spotlight – Curt MerrimanJob Searching: Marketing Yourself to RT Departments
If you’re getting ready to graduate from respiratory care school, then its time to start marketing yourself to future employers. Once you graduate, you no doubt have a lot on your plate. First and foremost, you need to earn your license to practice, so passing your credentialing exams is job one. Once you mark that […]
Read the post:Job Searching: Marketing Yourself to RT DepartmentsDelivering 360 Degree Patient Care: Lost and Found, Home Repair to the Rescue
Michele Sawyer, center, gathers with team members at Bon Secours St. Francis Health System, from left to right, back row, Joseph Whitten, RRT, director of respiratory and Alex Garvey, PhD, senior vice president of mission; front row, Julie Jackson, RN, left, and Kathleen Burgess, MCM, MeD, RRT, right. Patients are, first and foremost, people. And […]
Read the post:Delivering 360 Degree Patient Care: Lost and Found, Home Repair to the RescueAARC Leaders Sharpen Skills at Boot Camp
AARC Leadership Boot Camp, Class of 2018 Being a state affiliate officer takes a lot of passion, dedication, and time. The AARC wants to make sure that state leaders are positioned for success. To help states reach their goals, the AARC hosts a Leadership Boot Camp each year. This year, 30 leaders representing 22 different […]
Read the post:AARC Leaders Sharpen Skills at Boot CampHow to Be a Leader, No Matter Your Role
Each member of a team can exercise leadership, no matter their role in the team. We all bring expertise and talent in our job performance. We asked a few AARC members to share their insight into what it means to be a leader and how RTs can seek out opportunities. Here’s what they had to […]
Read the post:How to Be a Leader, No Matter Your RoleEducating Team Members on Asthma: How RTs Can Lead the Way
Respiratory therapists are the lung health experts, and as such, have a responsibility to share their knowledge with physicians, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team. Nowhere is that truer than with asthma. According to the CDC, asthma affects 1 in 12 adults and 1 in 10 children living in the U.S., and they all […]
Read the post:Educating Team Members on Asthma: How RTs Can Lead the WayAnother Reason Why RTs Should Encourage Exercise in Children with Asthma
A new study conducted by researchers in New Zealand suggests people who are more physically fit in childhood and adolescence have better lung function later in life. Published in the European Respiratory Journal, the study was conducted among 2,406 children who were assessed for physical fitness and lung function several times as they grew up and […]
Read the post:Another Reason Why RTs Should Encourage Exercise in Children with AsthmaLeadership Book Club Readies to ‘Juggle Elephants’
The AARC Leadership Book Club, open to all members, wrapped up its first book of the year and will start their next spring read (“Juggling Elephants,” by Jones Loflin) on Monday, May 7. Book discussion sessions will be facilitated by the author. Join the Club “Juggling Elephants” will be divided into three discussion sessions: May […]
Read the post:Leadership Book Club Readies to ‘Juggle Elephants’Asthma Action Plans Enhance Patient Care
Each patient you treat is unique. While symptoms between patients may be similar, the treatment and care you give will be distinctive for the individual. For your asthma patients, an asthma action plan can help deliver unified and strategic care. AARC Members Doug Gardenhire, EdD, RRT, RRT-NPS, FAARC, and Dave Burnett, PhD, RRT, AE-C, share […]
Read the post:Asthma Action Plans Enhance Patient CareStudent Perspective: Jess Satterlee
Jess Satterlee, from the Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny, Iowa, reflects on what inspired her to pursue the respiratory care career path. For Satterlee, experiences and mentors fueled her ever-developing passion for respiratory care. She believes students are the future—the ‘seeds’ to grow the profession. Forever Growing in Respiratory Care By Jess Satterlee […]
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