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Recession and Health Care
The economic meltdown coupled with the plummeting real estate market is making some Americans more than a little worried: It's making them sick. In an audio slideshow and video, watch as physicians, patients, and insurance experts explain how the turbulent economy is sickening our nation's health as Americans rally for change and health care reform.
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Online Extras
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Finding My Place in the Respiratory World
Jamie Margolis's first day at work was complete with nervousness, jitters, and excitement, until a NICU maverick stepped in to show her all the changes that have happened in his time as a RT.
On The Blogs
ADVANCE Perspective: Sleep
The Missing Link
Looking for a patient handout on Replacing CPAP Masks and Accessories? You're not alone. An incorrect link sent many of our e-newsletter subscribers to a different patient primer.

Adventures in Breathing
How Do You Motivate Staff Who Are Reluctant To Learn?

I have pursued continuing education all my life. I forget sometimes that not everyone has this unending drive to learn more. 

From the RC Director's Chair
My Experience with H1N1 Vaccine

Many of you have been wondering about the fears and outcomes of the H1N1 vaccines.  I can tell you first hand -- after seeing more than 2,200 H1N1 vaccines given here -- what to expect.

ADVANCE Perspective: Respiratory Views
From ACAAI: Adverse Reactions to Vaccines
A lot of patients who think they can't receive H1N1, seasonal influenza, or other vaccines; can.

Going into the Beyond... of PAP Therapy
Educate, Educate, Educate...
We know that treatments are much better accepted when the patient has the chance to learn about the disease process and how therapy works. 
Looking Back at Respiratory Care Week 2009
Chitchat with the Old Respiratory Codger
What a week Respiratory Care week was!
Roger Berg hopes you had as much fun and excitement as he and his staff did during this wonderful week. See a recap and photos from his week's festivities.

In My Opinion
I Hope You Enjoyed Respiratory Care Week
RTs are some of the brightest, talented, selfless and caring people I know. They work long hours, receive less pay than others with our workload and education, and are grossly underappreciated. Jimmy Thacker hope this week was different.

Slideshow
Celebrating Respiratory Care Week
See how RTs nationwide celebrated the week.
On Deadline
Preview of our December 2009 cover story on Innovations in the NICU and more.
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Online Features
Condition 'A' for Assistance

One rapid response team partnered with patients and their families to adapt practices to show respect for the patient's preferences, values, and needs.

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Memory
Physical changes occur in the brains of people with OSA. Read about what this means for memory loss and impairment in OSA.
Alternative Ventilatory Strategies for Mass Casualty Events

Recognized medical-public health preparedness authority Frank Rando discusses the need to re-evaluate the nation's preparedness efforts and strategies.

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Sleep Center
Improving The Quality Of Home Sleep Testing
The sleep field finally has the tools to take OSA testing out of the labs and into the home. But how do you chose which system is best for your center?
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Diagnosis Codes Beyond OSA
Our LCD recently dropped the diagnosis code for complex sleep apnea and central sleep apnea. What would you recommend to treat this population?
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Hoping but Preparing for H1N1
H1N1 may mutate and turn more deadly than seasonal flu. Or it may not. Read how experts are preparing for the flu season. 

Visit our redesigned H1N1 center for the latest news.
Mechanical Ventilation In A Post-Acute Setting
Advances in mechanical ventilation are creating financial, clinical, and psychosocial advantages for a steadily growing number of children.
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