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What kind of procedures do Respiratory Therapists follow?

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What kind of procedures do Respiratory Therapists follow?

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• Cough and sputum • Breathlessness and wheezing • Chest illness • Smoking • Occupational history Physical Assessment • General appearance • Vital signs • Chest inspection • Breath sounds • Percussion/palpation • Bedside assessment of cardiopulmonary function • (SpO2, Peak Flow, FEV1, VC, IC Respiratory Therapists are responsible for Respiratory Care Plan Development & Implementation Respiratory Therapists perform Diagnostic Procedures • Arterial blood gas analysis • Pulmonary function studies • Sleep studies • EKGs and cardiac tests • Sputum specimens • Stress and exercise testing Respiratory Therapists perform therapeutic procedures • Oxygen administration • Medication administration • Secretion management • Chest physiotherapy • Lung expansion therapy • Pulmonary rehabilitation and disease management • Smoking cessation