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Need advice...Canadian Board for Respiratory Care in Qatar

Hi,

I need advice. Anybody here took the CBRC exam in Qatar? I'm scheduled to take the exam this coming July 8, 2013 in Qatar. I'm currently working here in Saudi Arabia. First Q, what type of entry visa do i need for Qatar? Is the CBRC exam difficult? and what references/books I need to review?

Added by Buford M. Carpizo on May 17, 2013 at 10:38am — 1 Comment

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…

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Added by J. D'Urbano on January 16, 2012 at 9:30am — No Comments

The 3rd Mechanical ventilation Course in Jeddah on 11th January 2012

The Saudi society for respiratory care western branch are proud to announce for the 3rd mechanical ventilation course which will be held for in jeddah city on 11th of Januaryr 2012 , at Meridian Hotel . this activity would be draw the attention of the health care practioners in the western region , and there will be a speakers from different countries would like to talk about the latest updates in the field of the respiratory care, …

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Added by mashni on December 16, 2011 at 8:34pm — No Comments

RT hiring in Riyadh

SBAHC in riyadh still in need of respiratory therapist

Added by May Abigail R. Abad on November 10, 2011 at 4:39am — 2 Comments

recruitment for RRT in Jeddah?

I am an RRT with 6+ years experience and my husband is a Paramedic with 12+ years. We would like to find jobs in Jeddah. Any information is appreciated!!!

Added by Melisa on September 20, 2011 at 2:02pm — No Comments

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…

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Added by J. D'Urbano on July 30, 2011 at 8:46pm — 1 Comment

Congratulations to Mohammad Al Ghamdi the new Director of Patients Services in Riyadh Care Hospital.

Added by Ahmed on July 23, 2011 at 9:32am — 1 Comment

New to the Site...

I don't see anyone on here interacting with each other and was hoping to do some networking with other RTs for guidance or soon to be RT graduates like myself. Where's everyone at? :)

Added by Ken Mitchell on March 16, 2011 at 5:21pm — No Comments

Responding to comments between members

I sent one comment to someone, they responded back but now I can't respond to them? What am I doing wrong? How does one continue or even initiate a conversation if the system says the other person has chosen to "moderate" comments? I'm lost.

Added by Ken Mitchell on February 10, 2011 at 1:36am — No Comments

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…

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Added by J. D'Urbano 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

Added by J. D'Urbano on December 9, 2010 at 8:13am — 1 Comment

A 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 younger

RT’s. This colleague, one who is still a fairly ‘young’ RT, told me

that one of his intubated patients’ has a cuff leak and asked me if I

would assist him with the pilot balloon repair kit. He’s never actually

used one and was a little uncomfortable. I’m always willing to lend a

helping hand, especially to those who are still willing to… Continue

Added by J. D'Urbano on December 7, 2010 at 11:00pm — No Comments

NYU-BELLEVUE RESP THEP PROGRAM CLASS OF 83

Hello to all Rt's out there. I am new here and would like to see if I can find some of my class mates. I come from the defunct, long defunct, nyu-bellevue respiratory therapy program 1980-1983. I still remember Hector Sorreano, he was also a music man, he played bass in a rock band, I think he was also director of some hospital in brooklyn, dont remember which. Along with Evelyn Negron (evie) and some others whos names I have forgotten. Anyways if anyone out there know of any rt's from this…

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Added by Rafael A. Capellan on October 6, 2010 at 7:22pm — 1 Comment

What does this site mean give a gift to some one.

I have not figured this one out about gift part. No One is giving any one any gift.

Shahid

Added by Shahid Khan on September 30, 2010 at 4:50am — 1 Comment

I need to interview a Respiratory Therapist for class

Im a RT student at CNM In Albuquerque NM. I am looking to interview a working Therapist for my health occupations class. Is someone willing to help out?

Added by Eric Sanchez on September 22, 2010 at 9:00pm — 4 Comments

weening from mechanical ventilator

weaning.ppt

Added by GHALIB NAWAZ on September 17, 2010 at 1:48pm — No Comments

Conscious Sedation CE Course July 31, 2010 Indianapolis IN

Conscious Sedation Consulting is offering a comprehensive didactic continuing education course on the administration of conscious (moderate) sedation and analgesia.

This course is appropriate for all non-anesthesia health care providers who are involved in the administration of sedatives and analgesia. Course has…

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Added by Randy Pigg on July 15, 2010 at 11:07pm — No Comments

Jobs for females in Dubai?? Phillipines?? International elsewhere?

Would like a contact number to a recruiter for possible employment, highly skilled 16 yrs experience, RRT, dedicated to profession seeking new opportunitys for challenge and growth and of course some adventure.

Added by maria on July 9, 2010 at 9:13pm — 1 Comment