Respiratory therapy

Used for

fluorocarbon respiratory assist, inhalation therapy, respiratory assist

See for

ex vivo respiration

Broader Terms

therapy

Narrower Terms

artificial respiration, high frequency ventilation, oxygen therapy

Related Terms

inhalation drug administration, respiratory disease /disorder therapy

Scope Note

care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the pulmonary system.

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

• 2005/06 Membership 571 Respiratory Therapists Registry Database Some links require Acrobat Reader An 11 minute promotional video from the RTSO/CRTO on the profession of Respiratory Therapy is now available.
• Respiratory therapy is a regulated health profession; to work as a Respiratory Therapist in Ontario, you must be registered with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO).
• Respiratory Therapy is a healthcare specialty that focuses on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, management and rehabilitation of patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Wikipedia respiratory therapy Respiratory therapy is categorized as an allied health profession in the United States and Canada.
• Home Academic Programs Respiratory Therapy Respiratory Therapy is an allied health profession in which the provider cares for patients with breathing disorders.