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I should be able to answer most questions about anatomy and physiology of heart and lungs. I also enjoy answering questions about understanding diseases. I should also be able to explain the goals and objectives of various pulmonary related treatments. Not an M.D., but worked in the field (Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician) since 1990. Registered Respiratory Therapist since 1995. B.S. degree in Health Education (1987). Currently working (since 1993) as the Director of Clinical Education in an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program in Western KY.
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| Pat | 09/23/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | very helpful |
| David | 09/10/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks you!" |
| Chris | 08/27/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you |
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Sorry for the delay in answering your question. You might ask your physician about using a Positive Expiratory Pressure(PEP)breathing device. It is a simple device you can hold in one hand and it
Christine, I am somewhat guessing at this, because there are a lot of possibilities. First let me give you some basic anatomy. Normally there is a thin covering over the outside of your lungs and
Yvette, The machines that I have worked with in the past had an exhalation port manufactured into the circuit. (Right at the start of the circuit.)You shouldn't have to leave the port open for the CO2
Franck, Sorry for the delay in answering your question! FIO2 is changed by adjusting a blender. The blender feeds air and oxygen into a mixed stream giving the prescribed percent of oxygen. It seems
Pat, Sorry for the delay in answering your question. Getting oxygen (O2)into our bodies is only part of the purpose of breathing. We also have to get the carbon dioxide (CO2) out. Emphysema makes moving
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