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J. D'Urbano posted a blog postAsthma & GERD - Which Came First, the Chicken or the Egg?
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes difficulty breathing, and sometimes chest pain, secondary to spasm of smooth airway muscle (bronchospasm), airway inflammation, and increased airway secretions.In the United States it is estimated that 17.5 million adults, and 7.1 million children, have been diagnosed with asthma. Also in the United States 3,447 people died from asthma symptoms. Worldwide it is estimated that 300 million people have asthma. Currently asthma is costing the healthcare…See More
J. D'Urbano left a comment for Krystal Charles"Krystal, welcome to RT Space, and thank you for the "like" on my BreathSounds.Org FaceBook page. I've had the web site up for some time now but the facebook page is kinda new. Good luck during your Respiratory education. If you have…"
J. D'Urbano posted a blog postAsthma/COPD Tip
For those of you with asthma or COPD a car ride, even a short one, can be the beginning of a nightmare, or a pending life-changing event. One of the keys to living with lung disease is avoiding the triggers. If the triggers are in the air around you that key becomes very difficult to perform. Well, here is a tip that may make it easier. Even a short car ride can put you right in the middle of a multitude of extrinsic (or external) asthma/COPD triggers. A few of them to…See More
Muhammad Arshaad commented on J. D'Urbano's blog post Capnography: The "Other" Vital Sign..."Thanx
Nice Sharing"
Raed Al-Moh'd Hussain commented on J. D'Urbano's blog post What does Airway Management Mean to You?"thanks for the helpful post ... yea airway managment does not mean the artificial airway only"
J. D'Urbano posted a blog postWhat does Airway Management Mean to You?
Airway management is really a very broad spectrum term. To most people in healthcare it means simply putting in an endotracheal tube, but there really is a lot more to it than that. Our airway consists of everything from our oral opening all the way down to the small distal terminal bronchioles. Placing an endotracheal tube only involves a small part of that airway. Well, what happens before the tube gets placed? What happens after the tube gets placed? Does the skill of airway management not…See More
J. D'Urbano replied to Ahmad's discussion Request,,,"Here is a guide from Drager that might help you out. I appologize but for now this is all I have time for. I will try to get you more as soon as I have a little more time. I hope this…"
J. D'Urbano posted a blog postCapnography: The "Other" Vital Sign...
For many years taking your patients vital has been a standard of practice in all areas of healthcare, from pre-hospital to extended care, and everywhere in between. In today’s world of advanced medical education and technology a new vital sign is gaining popularity in patient care settings. Capnography…In earlier years capnography was widely misunderstood by healthcare workers. It was believed by many that capnography was intended to estimate their patients’ PaCO2. That was never the intention.…See More
J. D'Urbano posted a blog postA Cuff Leak or a Leak Around the Cuff?
Recently, a colleague approached me with a situation that I actually run into fairly regularly, especially with some of the youngerRT’s. This colleague, one who is still a fairly ‘young’ RT, told methat one of his intubated patients’ has a cuff leak and asked me if Iwould assist him with the pilot balloon repair kit. He’s never actuallyused one and was a little uncomfortable. I’m always willing to lend ahelping hand, especially to those who are still willing to learn a fewthings.Being a rather…See More
HEIDI I LOZANO commented on J. D'Urbano's blog post GlideScope Video Laryngoscope - It Makes a WORLD of Difference"Glidescope its beneficial for difficult intubation most here arabs country most of the patients has big built that difficult to see the trachea, so in that glidescope less trauma and makes intubation procedure easy, and i agree that it is also a…"
Isaiah Swan commented on J. D'Urbano's blog post What's New in the Air?"Thanks for this info. My niece has suffered for years with harsh asthma attacks. I will pass this on to others."
Profile Information
- School, College or University Graduated From
- Gateway Community College
- Year of Graduation
- June 7, 1992
- Degree Type
- Associate in Science - AS
- Qualifications
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
- Other Qualifications
- ASHI: BLS Instructor, Basic First-Aid Instructor, ACLS Instructor, PALS Instructor.
Airway Ttrainer
- Current Job Title
- Clinical Specialist
- Hospital, Center or Institution Name
- John C Lincoln Hospital, Deer Valley
J. D'Urbano's Blog
Asthma & GERD - Which Came First, the Chicken or the Egg?
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes difficulty breathing, and sometimes chest pain, secondary to spasm of smooth airway muscle (bronchospasm), airway inflammation, and increased airway secretions.
In the United States it is estimated that 17.5 million adults, and 7.1 million children, have been diagnosed with asthma. Also in the United States 3,447 people died from asthma symptoms. Worldwide it is estimated that 300 million people have asthma. Currently asthma is costing…
Posted on January 16, 2012 at 9:30am
Asthma/COPD Tip
For those of you with asthma or COPD a car ride, even a short one, can be the beginning of a nightmare, or a pending life-changing event. One of the keys to living with lung disease is avoiding the triggers. If the triggers are in the air around you that key becomes very difficult to perform. Well, here is a tip that may make it easier.
Even a short car ride can put you right in the middle of a multitude of extrinsic (or external) asthma/COPD triggers. A few…
ContinuePosted on July 30, 2011 at 8:46pm — 1 Comment
What does Airway Management Mean to You?
Airway management is really a very broad spectrum term. To most people in healthcare it means simply putting in an endotracheal tube, but there really is a lot more to it than that. Our airway consists of everything from our oral opening all the way down to the small distal terminal bronchioles. Placing an endotracheal tube only involves a small part of that airway. Well, what happens before the tube gets placed? What…
ContinuePosted on December 16, 2010 at 9:17am — 1 Comment
Capnography: The "Other" Vital Sign...
For many years taking your patients vital has been a standard of practice in all areas of healthcare, from pre-hospital to extended care, and everywhere in between. In today’s world of advanced medical education and technology a new vital sign is gaining popularity in patient care settings. Capnography…
In earlier years capnography was widely misunderstood by healthcare workers. It was believed by many that capnography was intended to estimate their patients’ PaCO2.… Continue
In earlier years capnography was widely misunderstood by healthcare workers. It was believed by many that capnography was intended to estimate their patients’ PaCO2.… Continue
Posted on December 9, 2010 at 8:13am — 1 Comment
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