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“Improving Communication at Morning Rounds: Strategies and Pitfalls” (Singal,M., Pitfeild,S.,Northway,T.,Krahn,G. 2010)
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Advanced Mechanical Ventilation (powerpoint)
: Mechanical ventilation expands the lungs and chest wall by pressurizing the airway during inflation. The stretched lungs and chest wall develop recoil tension that drives expiration. Positive pressure developed in the pleural space may have adverse effects on venous return, cardiac output and... »
Exhaled nitric oxide: Asthma detection ?
Management of Asthma Based on Exhaled Nitric Oxide in Addition to Guideline-Based Treatment for Inner-City Adolescents and Young Adults: A Randomised Controlled Trial Niya H. Wanich, MD, Michael S. Kaplan, MD Los Angeles, CA Szefler SJ, Mitchell H, Sorkness CA, et al. Lancet. 2008;372(9643):1065–1072... »
3 Sites to Get Your Medical Questions Answered by Experts for Free
3 Sites to Get Your Medical Questions Answered by Experts for Free: ” Going to the doctor can be expensive, especially if you don’t have a health plan. What’s... »
Failed Tracheostomy Change PPT case
failed trach management (PPT) failed trach management (PDF) »
Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency
Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency (?1-antitrypsin deficiency, A1AD or simply Alpha-1) is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder caused by defective production of alpha 1-antitrypsin (A1AT), leading to decreased A1AT activity in the blood and lungs, and deposition... »
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Gene Therapy To Prevent Progression Of Emphysema Discovered By Researchers
Gene Therapy To Prevent Progression Of Emphysema Discovered By Researchers: “Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have discovered a new gene therapy that may prevent the progression... »
Respiratory Inhaler Identification Chart
Respiratory Inhaler Identification Chart Excellent chart to get you started: devices_poster PDF DOWNLOAD »
Guide to Pulmonary Function Tests
Good resource for information on pulmonary function including: - Static & Dynamic Spirometry - Lung Volumes - Lung Diffusing Capacity - Airways Resistance - Bronchial Provocation Testing - Pulmonary... »