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.
Valved Holding Chamber Use with Inhalers: Benefits, Usage Tips, and More
Proper medication delivery through metered dose inhalers can be surprisingly difficult for many people with lung conditions like asthma or COPD. Valved Holding Chambers attach to your inhaler and capture the aerosol spray when it’s released, giving you more time to control the inhalation of medication into your lungs. The coordination required between pressing the...
AARC Member Witnesses Car Accident, Springs Into Action to Give CPR
AARC member Heather Harms was one of three first responders to a roadside accident. She quickly worked to give CPR to the victims. By Heather Harms, BS, RRT August 15, 2016 I was on my way home from work earlier this month when I was a first responder to an accident that took place in Grundy […]
Read the post:AARC Member Witnesses Car Accident, Springs Into Action to Give CPRAARC Activates Disaster Fund for Flooding Victims
AARC members affected by the devastating floods that have hit parts of Louisiana and Mississippi over the past few days may now be eligible for assistance via the AARC’s Disaster Relief Fund. Members living in federally declared disaster areas in these states may apply for a grant of up to $500, either online or by […]
Read the post:AARC Activates Disaster Fund for Flooding VictimsAARC Applauds New FDA Tobacco Regulations
It’s official: FDA tobacco regulations on all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, went into effect Monday, and the new regulations encompass a wide range of hoops tobacco manufacturers and retailers will have to jump through in order to keep these products on the market. In a document published on the FDA website this week, the government […]
Read the post:AARC Applauds New FDA Tobacco RegulationsNew-Onset COPD Added to World Trade Center Health Program
The AARC has learned that first responders and others who developed new-onset COPD following their exposure to the 9/11 terror attacks will now be eligible for benefits through the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program. COPD was added after the WTC Health Program reviewed peer-reviewed epidemiologic studies regarding potential evidence of COPD among individuals who […]
Read the post:New-Onset COPD Added to World Trade Center Health ProgramAARC Issues Comments on MIPS Measures
We are working to expand opportunities for respiratory therapists that include roles outside of acute care. The AARC has just issued formal comments to CMS on the new Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) included in the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. Specifically, the Association is recommending that CMS include quality measures in […]
Read the post:AARC Issues Comments on MIPS MeasuresOutpatient Pulmonary Rehab Rates Set to Rise
Thanks in part to the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Toolkit developed by the AARC and her sister organizations, CMS has just proposed significant rate increases for outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation programs in 2017. The toolkit helped many programs more accurately calculate charges for PR code G0424, providing a clearer picture of PR costs to CMS. An annual review […]
Read the post:Outpatient Pulmonary Rehab Rates Set to RiseNeo-Peds RTs: Are New RSV Immunoprophylaxis Recommendations Valid?
RSV Immunoprophylaxis: Who Should Get It And When? Respiratory therapists specializing in neonatal-pediatrics know preterm infants are considered at higher risk for the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), but which infants face the highest risk and thus may be candidates for treatment with RSV immunoprophylaxis (RSV IP) has been up for debate. According to the American […]
Read the post:Neo-Peds RTs: Are New RSV Immunoprophylaxis Recommendations Valid?Neo-Peds RTs: Are New RSV Immunoprpphylaxis Recommendations Valid?
RSV Immunoprophylaxis: Who Should Get It And When? Respiratory therapists specializing in neonatal-pediatrics know preterm infants are considered at higher risk for the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), but which infants face the highest risk and thus may be candidates for treatment with RSV immunoprophylaxis (RSV IP) has been up for debate. According to the American […]
Read the post:Neo-Peds RTs: Are New RSV Immunoprpphylaxis Recommendations Valid?Off Duty Respiratory Therapist Saves Life on Florida Highway
Derrick Layer, RRT — second from right — was off duty and on his way to the beach when he rushed to help save a man involved in a motorcycle crash. This photo was taken after paramedics had arrived. Photo credit: George Bortle, Florida News Service Derrick Layer, RRT, was on his way to the beach one […]
Read the post:Off Duty Respiratory Therapist Saves Life on Florida HighwayA Present for Dad Means a Present for ARCF Too
A Present for Dad Means a Present for the ARCF Too! Father’s Day is just around the corner — Sunday, June 19 — and now your gift to Dad can be a gift to your profession as well. Just do your shopping on Amazon Smile and make the American Respiratory Care Foundation (ARCF) your beneficiary. […]
Read the post:A Present for Dad Means a Present for ARCF Too