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...
Invest in Your Success at AARC Congress
Where can you go to see the latest technology in respiratory care, learn from thought-leaders in the profession, and network with fellow RTs and other clinicians from across the country and around the world? There is one place that stands head and shoulders above the rest, and that place is the AARC International Respiratory Convention […]
Read the post:Invest in Your Success at AARC CongressShould Family Members Participate in ICU Rounds?
The ICU is a stressful place for families. The sight of so much equipment, alarms going off, and the hustle of clinicians in and out of the space can leave anyone feeling anxious and confused. A growing number of hospitals have started to include family members in the daily ICU rounds that take place on […]
Read the post:Should Family Members Participate in ICU Rounds?How to Convince Your Boss That You Should Attend AARC Congress
Any respiratory therapist who’s been to an AARC Congress will tell you it’s an incredible, inspiring experience. But if you’re going to ask your employer to pick up the tab, you have to make a bold case for attending. Go to AARC Congress 2018 So here’s a bit of advice on getting your manager to […]
Read the post:How to Convince Your Boss That You Should Attend AARC CongressCommit to Improving Patient Safety
Safety is the fundamental foundation to delivering quality patient care. No matter your role, you play a vital part in ensuring patients receive this standard of care. In partnership with the Patient Safety Movement Foundation, the AARC encourages all members to commit to improving patient safety. Commit to Safety AARC Members Kevin McQueen, MHA, RRT, […]
Read the post:Commit to Improving Patient SafetyWhat RTs Need to Know about Pulmonary Fibrosis
According to the National Institutes of Health, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a rare disease with a worldwide prevalence of 13-20 per 100,000 people. About 100,000 people in the U.S. suffer from the condition, and about 30,000-40,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. Given its low prevalence, many RTs may not be fully up to […]
Read the post:What RTs Need to Know about Pulmonary FibrosisAARC Redesigns Corporate Partner Program
The American Association for Respiratory Care has made its first substantial change to its Corporate Partner program since its inception in 2003. As we move through 2018, AARC’s Corporate Partnerships will no longer be established after a minimum annual spend. We will move to a three-tiered (Platinum, Gold and Silver) Corporate Partner program for 2019 […]
Read the post:AARC Redesigns Corporate Partner Program20 Patient and Physician Groups Urge the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to Protect Patients Who Use Supplemental Oxygen
Leading organizations urge CMS to use its statutory authority to improve the lives and treatment for Americans who require supplemental oxygen WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 6, 2018) — A group of 20 patient and physician groups submitted comments today regarding the proposed rule on Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and its application to supplemental oxygen. Below is […]
Read the post:20 Patient and Physician Groups Urge the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to Protect Patients Who Use Supplemental OxygenRecent Grad Aimee Cardoso Shares Student Perspective Video Message
Aimee Cardoso My name is Aimee Cardoso, some of you may know me from social media as BreatheEasy_RRT. I recently graduated from the Respiratory Therapy program at Pima Medical Institute in Las Vegas, NV. I am passionate about patient advocacy and educating the public about respiratory care practices and the profession as a whole. I […]
Read the post:Recent Grad Aimee Cardoso Shares Student Perspective Video MessageAARC Sends Condolences to Claire Wineland Family
Claire Wineland Presenting at AARC Congress 2017 in Indianapolis, IN. At the AARC Congress 2017 meeting, Claire Wineland delivered a heartfelt keynote message on her experiences living with cystic fibrosis. Last week she underwent a lung transplant surgery and endured complications. On Sunday, Sept. 2, Claire’s struggle ended when she passed away. The AARC family […]
Read the post:AARC Sends Condolences to Claire Wineland FamilyFueling the Passion for Research
Helping students find research opportunities fuels their passion for respiratory care and builds the profession overall. Aaron Light, DHSc, RRT, RRT-ACCS, respiratory care program director at Ozarks Technical Community College in Springfield, MO, shares tips on helping students get involved in research projects. Have a Plan In Light’s program, students perform research projects in their […]
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