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What is a Machine/Mandatory Breath on the Ventilator?
I've had people ask me this on multiple occasions and have had to explain it in the ICU many times. It's fine, that's what I do, I...
RT Jaime
Jul 8, 20222 min read
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4 uses of PEEP in an ICU
What is PEEP? Positive End Expiratory Pressure is a setting on the ventilator or NIV that is used to ensure there is a remaining amount...
RT Jaime
May 14, 20222 min read
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6 study materials you need to study before taking the NBRC Board Exam!
So, I can tell you how I studied for the NBRC Board exam, but keep in mind it was back in 2017. Yes I'm old and proud of it! However, I...
RT Jaime
Apr 12, 20223 min read
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What is an ECMO Specialist? (Top 5 questions answered)
So, I know many of you are interested in becoming ECMO specialists. I actually got into the ECMO program at one of the hospitals I used...
RT Jaime
Apr 10, 20223 min read
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NBRC Board Exam Practice Problem
Hey there! Welcome to the RTRC! So in this blog post I will go through a Ventilator Titration and Clinical Scenario. These types of...
RT Jaime
Apr 10, 20222 min read
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Ventilator Assessment
WHAT IS IT?
RT Jaime
Apr 10, 20221 min read
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Eight Master's degrees to advance your career in Healthcare!
So, if you have your Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy and want to continue your education, there are several fields you can go into.
RT Jaime
Apr 8, 20224 min read
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How do you correct a respiratory acidosis?
An Uncompensated Respiratory Acidosis is indicative of an acute ventilatory failure. Let's say this is a spontaneously breathing...
RT Jaime
Apr 7, 20221 min read
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Spontaneous Breathing Trial
WHAT IS IT?
RT Jaime
Apr 6, 20221 min read
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How to Become a Travel Respiratory Therapist
Have you ever thought about becoming a Travel Respiratory Therapists?
RT Jaime
Apr 5, 20222 min read
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What does a positive cuff leak mean?
A positive cuff leak means that when you deflate the ballon of the ETT you can hear air coming back up through the mouth. This means they...
RT Jaime
Apr 3, 20221 min read
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How to Interpret an ABG Part 1
How to Interpret an ABG Part 1
RT Jaime
Jun 4, 20213 min read
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What’s the difference between working with adults, pediatrics, and neonates in healthcare?
Adults vs. Pediatrics vs. Neonatal
RT Jaime
Apr 23, 20215 min read
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How to determine who needs to be intubated.
Mechanical Ventilation:
RT Jaime
Apr 8, 20214 min read
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Questions you should ask in your RT job interview
Job Interview: Questions you should ask!
RT Jaime
Apr 8, 20213 min read
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Tips and Tricks: How to adjust to night shift
Tips and Tricks: How to adjust to night shift.
RT Jaime
Mar 31, 20215 min read
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RT Student Survival Guide: YOUR MUST KNOWS
In RT clinicals we learn so much information and may not know what we should come out knowing. It can all be so jumbled together and...
RT Jaime
Mar 25, 20214 min read
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Time Management for New Grad Respiratory Therapists
Time Management for New Grads
RT Jaime
Mar 9, 20214 min read
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Lights Out!!! What to do when your hospital has a power outage
Have you ever thought about what you would do if your hospital lost power? Well, in case you haven't I wrote a short blog post about it!
RT Jaime
Feb 25, 20214 min read
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How are the hospital shifts for Respiratory Therapists? Workflow and Rounding
Alright, so people who are interested in becoming a Respiratory Therapist may ask “What is it like to work in the hospital as a...
RT Jaime
Feb 14, 20213 min read
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