Acquisition and retention of lung ultrasound skills by respiratory therapists: A curriculum for respiratory therapists by Amanda Young, Derek Wu, Frank Myslik, Dany Burke, Michelle Stephens, Robert Arntfield

“…The utility of POCUS has grown during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, as it allows clinicians to obtain real-time images without requiring transport of the patient outside the intensive care unit. As respiratory therapists (RTs) are involved in caring for those with respiratory failure, there is a good rationale for their adoption of lung ultrasound. …”
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It is Time that Respiratory Therapists Prioritize “Asthma Care for All” by Madhuragauri Shevade

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Burnout among respiratory therapists during COVID-19 pandemic by Anna Spirczak, Ramandeep Kaur, David L. Vines

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Point-of-care ultrasound training for respiratory therapists: A scoping review by Coralea Kappel, Dipayan Chaudhuri, Kelly Hassall, Shannon Theune, Sameer Sharif, Waleed Alhazzani, Kim Lewis

“…Introduction: Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), although commonly used in clinical practice, is not currently included in training programs for respiratory therapists (RTs). In fact, given its ubiquity and clinical utility, RTs in Ontario, Canada, are changing their mandate to incorporate POCUS into their daily patient assessment. …”
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Exploring the uptake of COVID-19 vaccination amongst respiratory therapists in Canada by Julie Brown, Wouter Kalle, Thiru Vanniasinkam

“…Introduction/background: COVID-19 vaccination uptake rates and responses by Canadian respiratory therapists (RTs) were investigated along with factors that may be shown to play a role in vaccination hesitancy. …”
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Winning Posters from the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists 2022 Annual Conference by Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists

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Emotional impact of compassionate extubation on respiratory therapists and nurses: A pilot study by Ramandeep Kaur, Elaine Chen, Anam S. Faizi, Vivien Joy Lamadrid, David L. Vines, J. Brady Scott

“…The primary objective of this pilot study was to quantify the emotional impact of CE on Respiratory Therapists (RT) and Registered Nurses (RNs). …”
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A survey of Canadian respiratory therapists working in the COVID-19 pandemic: The RRT perspective by Claire Ward, Jillian C. Banfield, Paul Brousseau

“…Introduction: Registered respiratory therapists (RRTs) are heavily involved in the care of individuals infected with COVID-19. …”
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Characterizing the mental health and functioning of Canadian respiratory therapists during the COVID-19 pandemic by Andrea M. D’Alessandro-Lowe, Kimberly Ritchie, Andrea Brown, Yuanxin Xue, Mina Pichtikova, Max Altman, Isaac Beech, Heather Millman, Yarden Levy, Senay Asma, Kelly Hassall, Fatima Foster, Sara Rodrigues, Fardous Hosseiny, Charlene O’Connor, Alexandra Heber, Ann Malain, Hugo Schielke, Ruth A. Lanius, Randi E. McCabe, Margaret C. McKinnon

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The experience of Saudi respiratory therapists dealing with COVID-19 patients: A qualitative study by Ziyad F Al Nufaiei, Reem H Alluhibi, Sama N Almoshaigeh, Raghad M Alzahrani, Wed O Baaqeel, Raid M Al Zhranei, Ali S Al-Shareef, Genevieve P Zipp

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Human Soil-transmitted Helminths and Lung Infections: A Guide Review for Respiratory Therapists by Majed H.M. Wakid

“…A better understanding of all aspects related to these parasites will assist respiratory therapists in putting together a proper diagnosis and management. …”
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Effect of end-of-life care education on perceived self-efficacy of the pediatric respiratory therapist by Denise L. Lauderbaugh, Toni Popien, Ami Doshi

“…Background: End-of-life care (EoLC) is difficult for respiratory therapists (RTs), causing struggles with providing EoLC and grief during and after the death. …”
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Proceedings from the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists Annual Conference May 13-14, 2022 by Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists

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The relationship between physical activity and burnout among respiratory therapists in Jeddah City, Saudi Arabia by Rami Ghazi Ahmad, Yaser Sabri Gadah, Rayan Ahmed Yamani, Bakor Hashim Almaimani, Badr Mohammed Alganas, Ahmad Alsaleh, Mohamed Eldigire Ahmed

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Proceedings from the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists Annual Conference May 24-26, 2018 by Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists

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Factors facilitating and hindering the intention to promote pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with COPD among respiratory therapists by Chen YJ, Fan JY, Guo SE, Hwang SL, Yang TM

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Prevalence and sociodemographic factors of depression, anxiety and stress in Saudi Arabia: a survey of respiratory therapists by Abdulelah M. Aldhahir

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Proceedings from the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists Annual Conference May 11–13, 2023 by Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists .

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Nurses and Respiratory Therapists Lived Experience During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study by Razel Bacuetes Milo PhD, DNP, FNP-C, Elvira Gómez PhD, RN, Carol Suarez MSN, CNS-BC, Patricia Calero MA, Cynthia D. Connelly PhD, RN, FAAN

“…Introduction Nurses and respiratory therapists working on the frontline during the pandemic surge were short-staffed and worked extended hours while adding new tasks to already demanding workloads. …”
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A cross-sectional survey on the lung ultrasound training and practice of respiratory therapists in mainland China by Kai Liu, Yu-long Yao, Yu-xian Wang, Bi-lin Wei, Liu-cun Li, Qi-xing Wang, Hui-qing Ge, Er-shan Wang, Li-min Yang, Huan Chen, Yun-qing Yang, Hao Qin, Wen-jun Zhai, Shen-ji Yu, Xiao-ting Wang, Zhe Luo, Guo-wei Tu

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