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Crtical thinking question ned help!!!!!!!!!!!
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Myers Nov 28, 2010.

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Shahid Khan replied to Amber Morton's discussion 'Crtical thinking question ned help!!!!!!!!!!!'
Why are RT's asked to do CPT on Post OP patients.
Sep 12, 2010
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Ronald Taylor replied to Amber Morton's discussion 'Crtical thinking question ned help!!!!!!!!!!!'
I agree with Mr D'Urbano but I would have done a Lung Function Assessment prior to surgery. Was the Cholecystectomy open or Lap/Chole . As for pain control PCA would be a good start
Jan 23, 2010
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Ahmad Alhoshki.BHSRT.RCP.RRT replied to Amber Morton's discussion 'Crtical thinking question ned help!!!!!!!!!!!'
yes indeed WA is ( while a wake)
Jan 23, 2010
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Ahmad Alhoshki.BHSRT.RCP.RRT replied to Amber Morton's discussion 'Crtical thinking question ned help!!!!!!!!!!!'
Alejandro:) how would prone this Pt."(surgical site remain fresh proning :")
Jan 23, 2010
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Eric Cheng replied to Amber Morton's discussion 'Crtical thinking question ned help!!!!!!!!!!!'
I think someone mentioned this but incentive spirometer. What is WA? Patient positioning: If toleratable, get the pt to sit up more to allow gravity to help pull abdominal contents down. Hopefully this surgical site is fine. Prone (?) I have no…
Jan 22, 2010
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Amber Morton replied to Amber Morton's discussion 'Crtical thinking question ned help!!!!!!!!!!!'
I also appreciate your response, thanks.
Jan 22, 2010
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Amber Morton replied to Amber Morton's discussion 'Crtical thinking question ned help!!!!!!!!!!!'
Thanks so much.
Jan 22, 2010
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Ahmad Alhoshki.BHSRT.RCP.RRT replied to Amber Morton's discussion 'Crtical thinking question ned help!!!!!!!!!!!'
Given the fact that the patient in question had smoke 3 ppd (pack per day) that would put in the COPD club for men and women, that being said, this would increase his chances developing atelectasis since his abdomen being compromised with…
Jan 22, 2010
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J. D'Urbano replied to Amber Morton's discussion 'Crtical thinking question ned help!!!!!!!!!!!'
The risk for atelectasis is increased with any abdominal surgery because surgical pain prevents patients from taking deep breaths, coughing, and getting up and walking around. For your patient I would say a nicotine patch, ativan prn, and SVNs prn…
Jan 22, 2010
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Crtical thinking question ned help!!!!!!!!!!!

If you had a patient that just had gallbladder removed and smokes three packsof cigarettes a day. And the doctor asks what kind of treatment you recommend, what would best. And why would they be most at risk for atelectasis?See More
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Thanks for welcoming me!
Aug 17, 2009
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Hi to everyone out there. I am new to this site, just noticed it while fooling around looking for information on R.T.'S. I will be starting the Respiratory Therapy program Aug.24th. I have a ways to go, however I am very nervous. I will be…
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Currently attending J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
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January 10, 2011
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Hi to everyone out there, I am a new student starting this fall in the Respiratory Therapy program. I will be certified hopefully the end of next fall and registered by the end of the following summer. Looking forward to learning everything I can about becoming a Respiratory Therapist from people who do it everyday.
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At 9:45am on August 17, 2009, ric mandanasric mandanas said…
welcome to rt space amber I am from Doha, Qatar and working as a respiratory therapist.
I love this job and I know you will. Do not worry too much you will not regret it. Stay in touch
 
 
 

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