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We had an OB MD order oral Albuterol to be nebulized. And....the RT did it!!!!!! I imagine it didn't nebulize though. Probably just bubbled a bit. LOL. Another MD that used to be an RT said, it had no effect on pt. Didn't help or hurt. LOLOLOL:uhoh3...

I always wear regular gloves under my sterile gloves. When I am finished being sterile, I just take off the top layer of gloves. Then, I have clean DRY gloves. Hope that helps.

CardiacRN, I chose a different field than you, sorry?! I was just answering the OP. I personally think I have a GREAT job! Sorry if you don't agree. PLEASE!!!!

As far as care plans, Yes, you will be expected to do a few while in school. I also did a few oral reports. Test? refer to cardiowheezer's post! also check out nbrc.org

I think the RN did the right thing! Add lasix and bipap! Next time ask EMT to explain.

Hmm. Since this is a nursing site, I do expect you to get anti Respiratory Therapy responses. I am a Registered Respiratory Therapist. I love it! Responsibilities don't include: cleaning poop, cleaning vomit, dressing changes, inserting foleys, bath...

I think that is a great story! BUT,,, I am sure you came across a Respiratory Therapist some time in your hospital visit! Don't leave us out!

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OMG! I cannot believe this!! I have walked in on pts (pedi) parents having sex before. There were young, and didn't stop when I came in. I just stood with my back to them the whole time. Yes, they knew I was coming in, and said "come in" when I knock...

""" Of course, the next night RT caught her after she turned a vent off on a CPAP pt. who was trached. It had been alarming while she was suctioning, and in her arrogance she turned it off, never dreaming she'd forget to turn it back on. We kept mum,...

Buy one! Talk with your insurance company!!

Thanks CardioWheezer! I agree it a very rewarding career! :yeah::yeah:

I am a Respiratory Therapist! I love it! Where I live, the school is a semester longer than ADN. Prereqs are the same. A&P 1 & 2, micro, chemistry etc. The pay...is not bad! About $55,000. a year. Job outlook is good. But, in the hospital. M...

Wash his lips for him? OMG!!!

Just this weekend...I suggested to the RN that the pt ,that was just transfered from unit that day, needed his order of lasix started. She told me the pt didn't have an NG tube so he couldn't have the lasix!!! (he had multiple IV's) And, he went back...

wow!

omg!!! an instructor??

Job Security!!

I have to say....BROKEN BONES! AND DIRTY EARS! Took my dog to the vet the other day. The vet was telling me how to clean her ears. I thought I was going to vomit! I am an RT, I can sx, oral care, trachs, intubate, pull out dirty nasty dentures, get...

I also have to say this. I don't think anyone understand night shifters! If I sleep til noon they tell me I sleep all day. I have lost a few friends do to them not understanding. After hurricane Katrina, we lost our home and had to move in with my in...

I completely understand about your son. I started working nights around 6 years ago. It was a big switch for my family. My kids now are 11 & 18. My smart mouth 18 year old has made the lazy comment to me many times in the past 6 years. He does no...

cpap-continous positive airway pressure-basically is used to keep airway open. Used alot initially in pts with OSA. bipap- bilevel positive airway pressure= gives 2 pressures, an inspiratory pressure( to open airways) and an expiratory pressure (to k...

Have you tried instilling a few cc's of Normal Saline down trach, then suctioning? Or 5 CC's of Isotonic Hc03? doing the same, instilling down trach, bagging for a few deep breaths, then suctioning. It may be a bit uncomfortable, but it works. The Hc...

My SIL was giving her son PHENERGAN for his Asthma!!! Thats all just PHENERGAN!! I tried multiple times to explain to her she was not treating his asthma.

We put a couple of cc's pepperment oil in a bubble humidifier and turn it on 2 lpm. (you can use this on air flowmeters or O2 flowmeters) Or put a bit on a rag and place in front of fan.