 Respiratory Therapy
"Respiratory Therapy" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system. It includes the therapeutic use of medical gases and their administrative apparatus, environmental control systems, humidification, aerosols, ventilatory support, bronchopulmonary drainage and exercise, respiratory rehabilitation, assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and maintenance of natural, artificial, and mechanical airways.
| Descriptor ID |
D012138
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E02.880
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| Concept/Terms |
Respiratory Therapy- Respiratory Therapy
- Therapy, Respiratory
- Respiratory Therapies
- Therapies, Respiratory
Inhalation Therapy- Inhalation Therapy
- Therapy, Inhalation
- Inhalation Therapies
- Therapies, Inhalation
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| 1983 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 2003 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2004 | 2 | 0 | 2 | | 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2009 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2020 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Respiratory Therapy" by people in Profiles.
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Tan AM, Vines DL, Krishnan JA, Prieto-Centurion V, Kallstrom TJ. Home Oxygen Evaluation by Respiratory Therapists in Patients Hospitalized for COPD Exacerbations: The RIsOTTO Study. Respir Care. 2021 02; 66(2):183-190.
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Mussa CC, Al-Raimi A, Becker EA. Predicting Respiratory Therapists' Intentions to Use the Modified Early Warning Score by Using an Enhanced Technology Acceptance Model. Respir Care. 2019 Apr; 64(4):416-424.
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Becker EA, Vargas J. Communication of Career Pathways Through Associate Degree Program Web Sites: A Baseline Assessment. Respir Care. 2018 Oct; 63(10):1207-1213.
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Becker EA, Hoerr CA, Wiles KS, Skees DL, Miller CH, Laher DS. Utilizing Respiratory Therapists to Reduce Costs of Care. Respir Care. 2018 Jan; 63(1):102-117.
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Becker EA, Nguyen XT. The current impact of entry-level associate and baccalaureate degree education on the diversity of respiratory therapists. Respir Care. 2014 Dec; 59(12):1817-24.
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Wyatt JK. Circadian rhythm sleep disorders. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2011 Jun; 58(3):621-35.
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Savage TA, Parson J, Zollman F, Kirschner KL. Rehabilitation team disagreement: guidelines for resolution. PM R. 2009 Dec; 1(12):1091-7.
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Gardner DD, Vines DL. The next generation of respiratory therapists: student recruitment and selection. Respir Care Clin N Am. 2005 Sep; 11(3):355-69.
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Becker EA. Life-experience credit versus "diploma mill". Respir Care. 2004 Sep; 49(9):1061-2.
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Finder JD, Birnkrant D, Carl J, Farber HJ, Gozal D, Iannaccone ST, Kovesi T, Kravitz RM, Panitch H, Schramm C, Schroth M, Sharma G, Sievers L, Silvestri JM, Sterni L. Respiratory care of the patient with Duchenne muscular dystrophy: ATS consensus statement. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2004 Aug 15; 170(4):456-65.
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