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.COPD Care Bundle Aligns With COPD National Action Plan
Developed at the request of Congress by the National Heart, Lung, Blood Institute, the first ever published COPD National Action Plan was released on May 23, 2017 with input from the AARC, COPD Foundation, and the broad COPD community. The plan provides an outline for respiratory therapists and others to take coordinated actions to improve […]
Read the post:COPD Care Bundle Aligns With COPD National Action PlanRTs Provide Support Network to Patients
AARC members take time to provide guidance and camaraderie through a network of support groups for their patients and community. From discussion sessions and expert presenters to harmonicas and yoga, read how your colleagues are enhancing the respiratory care of their patients. Better Breathing Together Esther Castilleja, RRT, RCP, AE-C of Bedford, TX, facilitates two […]
Read the post:RTs Provide Support Network to PatientsWhat AARC Congress 2016 Did for My Career
As the premiere educational event in the respiratory care profession, the AARC Congress offers respiratory therapists the chance to attend more than 200 lectures given by the top names in the field. It also features an exhibit hall packed with all the major companies in the business, an Open Forum full of original research, and […]
Read the post:What AARC Congress 2016 Did for My CareerSeptember is Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month
The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) has designated September as Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month. During this global month-long awareness campaign, the PFF has provided resources to help you educate your patients about this rare disease. According to PFF, “every mention of [pulmonary fibrosis] moves us one step closer to a patient receiving a timely and accurate […]
Read the post:September is Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness MonthWhy I Became an RT: Kelly Shepard on finding inspiration through lifelong asthma
Kelly Shepard, RRT, AE-C teaches a lesson to her pulmonary rehab class. Kelly Shepard, RRT, AE-C grew up with asthma and hated every minute of it, never really understanding its full power. Through her trials and struggles, Shepard dedicated herself to learning everything she can about the lungs. Here is her story on how she […]
Read the post:Why I Became an RT: Kelly Shepard on finding inspiration through lifelong asthmaTexas Hospital Uses RTs in the OR STAT Lab
A few years ago, the OR STAT lab at Covenant Health in Lubbock, TX dissolved and its services were incorporated into the main lab at the hospital. Physicians didn’t love the change, and when they issued a request for the OR STAT lab to be reinstated, it was time for respiratory therapists to take the […]
Read the post:Texas Hospital Uses RTs in the OR STAT LabPatient Advocacy Summit Speakers Share Personal Experiences and Struggles
Helping to kick off our 2017 Congress, the AARC will host its third annual Respiratory Patient Advocacy Summit meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017. The Summit will include special guest speakers Claire Wineland and Grace Anne Dorney Koppel. Wineland and Dorney-Koppel will each share their perspective and insight in living with respiratory illness, as well […]
Read the post:Patient Advocacy Summit Speakers Share Personal Experiences and StrugglesAttention RTs: Free E-book on Clinical Acid-Base
Mastering clinical acid-base is key to providing respiratory care, and now RTs can take advantage of a free Kindle Edition e-book on the topic available August 23-27 on Amazon. All you’ll need is the Kindle app and an Amazon account to purchase the free e-book. Written by Benjamin Abelow, MD, The Painless Guide to Mastering […]
Read the post:Attention RTs: Free E-book on Clinical Acid-BaseThis is How AARC Members are Implementing the COPD National Action Plan
The COPD National Action Plan released by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute last spring included five overarching goals aimed at: Promoting public awareness and understanding of COPD. Increasing the skills and education of health care providers. Encouraging increased data collection, analysis, and sharing. Increasing and sustaining COPD research. Fostering collaboration to translate the […]
Read the post:This is How AARC Members are Implementing the COPD National Action PlanAARC Executive Office Kicks Off “Go Visit” Challenge
AARC Executive Office members visit respiratory care team at Medical City Denton To meet with members and promote the association, the AARC Executive Office issued a challenge to all affiliates across the U.S. to visit local respiratory care teams. Members of the AARC Executive Office kicked off the challenge by visiting Medical City Denton in […]
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