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.
Study Shows AEROBIKA® OPEP and AEROECLIPSE® XL R BAN® Nebulizers Do Not Form Biofilms
Clinical research shows AEROBIKA® OPEP and AEROECLIPSE® XL R BAN® devices resist Mycobacterium avium and do not form biofilms—even under extreme exposure conditions. Learn what this means for infection risk, device cleaning, and everyday respiratory care.ALA’s State of Lung Cancer Report: What RTs Need to Know
The American Lung Association has just released a first-of-its-kind report detailing the impact lung cancer is making on the lives of Americans throughout the U.S. The report offers state-by-state data showing the discrepancies that exist between the states in everything from lung cancer incidence to early screening and diagnosis. “Nationally, the five-year survival rate for […]
Read the post:ALA’s State of Lung Cancer Report: What RTs Need to KnowHow do you introduce students to scholarly research? Have them do it
Second-year respiratory care students from Jefferson Community and Technical College in Louisville, KY completed a class research project last fall. Kyle Mahan, MS, RRT, is the director of clinical education at Jefferson Community and Technical College in Louisville, KY. This past fall he led his students on a new endeavor: the original research project. Mahan […]
Read the post:How do you introduce students to scholarly research? Have them do itDelivering 360-Degree Patient Care: Build Trust, Dance it Out
The patients respiratory therapists see at the bedside every day are in need of immediate care to treat their acute conditions. But those very same patients — many of them suffering from chronic lung conditions like asthma and COPD — need help beyond that acute exacerbation too. How do RTs care for the whole patient? […]
Read the post:Delivering 360-Degree Patient Care: Build Trust, Dance it OutChanges coming for Oxygen Flow Rate on CMN
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has upcoming changes set for the oxygen Certificate of Medical Necessity (CMN). This change revises and introduces new pricing modifiers for oxygen flow rate. The CMN is used by the CMS to determine coverage and payment for patients in need of oxygen and oxygen equipment. Effective April […]
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Respiratory therapists who have encountered pertussis know it is characterized by the hallmark “whooping” sound that has given it the name most people associate with it: whooping cough. Effective vaccines have been around for decades, but effectiveness wears off over time and many people fail to be re-immunized. According to the CDC, infants are at […]
Read the post:Pertussis: What RTs Need to KnowThe Member Voice: Traveling Through a Career into Leadership
By Diane Oldfather, MHEd, RRT, FAARC Diane Oldfather, MHEd, RRT, FAARC When I attended my first Missouri Society for Respiratory Care annual conference as a student in 1993, I was starstruck by several individuals that oversaw (and appeared to flawlessly run) several of the activities. One individual was greatly involved in many aspects of the […]
Read the post:The Member Voice: Traveling Through a Career into LeadershipCelebrating the RT’s Role in Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week is March 11 – 17, and that means now is a great time to learn more about this area of respiratory therapy and what it can mean for chronic lung disease patients. AARC member Kitty Collins, BHS, RRT, has been working in PR for decades now and explains why patients need this […]
Read the post:Celebrating the RT’s Role in Pulmonary RehabilitationKick Butts Day 2018 Empowers Youth to Speak Out Against Tobacco Use
Wednesday, March 21, 2018 is Kick Butts Day, and, as lung health experts, respiratory therapists are uniquely positioned to help patients do just that. According to the Kick Butts Day website, the day is an opportunity to empower youth to stand out and speak up against tobacco use at events across the entire U.S. What […]
Read the post:Kick Butts Day 2018 Empowers Youth to Speak Out Against Tobacco UseDad’s Illness Spurs Path to Respiratory Care
Kimberly Kuiper and her dad walk down the aisle at her wedding. Kimberly Kuiper, BS, RRT, has big plans for the South Dakota Society for Respiratory Care (SDSRC) during her term as president, and credits her father as her inspiration for taking the respiratory care career path. Learn More About State Societies “My goals are […]
Read the post:Dad’s Illness Spurs Path to Respiratory CareNominations Now Open for Patient Advocacy Award
The National Respiratory Patient Advocacy Award is the only nationally-recognized advocacy program dedicated to honoring outstanding registered respiratory therapists. The award identifies and honors registered respiratory therapists from across the country who demonstrate excellence in compassionate care for patients and families. Learn more about the award The award commemorates a vital member of the health […]
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