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  1. Apr 2025
    1. Waveforms

      This isn't helpful but should there be more on this subject. The videos certainly help expand things, but should there be more text related to the subject?

    1. The reservoir bag should never totally deflate; if the bag deflates, there is a problem and immediate intervention is required.

      Egan's - should remain 1/3 inflated during inhalation.

    2. High Flow

      Since the FiO2 isn't precise we don't consider these high flow. Egan's has a category to even call these reservoir systems with FiO2 ranges of 60-80%.

    3. 4% increase in FiO2 for every liter of oxygen, resulting in a range of fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) levels of 24-44%.

      4% increase from 20. Otherwise, they might question why the levels don't say 25-45%

    4. consistent

      Precise or consistent or include both words? Consistent just makes me think that there might be some fluctuations. Maybe I'm overthinking this one.

    1. When helping patients with oxygen, you should follow these guidelines

      The almighty question I've never found a source for? Do you push or pull a tank? I was always taught you push it in order to see what's in front of you. IDK. :)

    1. Skills Assessments

      Is hand hygiene, vital signs (HR, RR, BP), and PPE also skills assessments for Survey? Maybe these are the only two required ones and WTC added more over the years.

    1. lds

      Perhaps adding to allow for patient comfort throughout auscultation. Many may need a break from the repetitive breathing for all of these locations.

    2. ).

      Maybe helpful to alert students that "sats" may be verbalized for short. Additionally, that when using the shortened version of the word, that it's not "stats". IDK :)

    1. Droplet transmission — occurs through respiratory secretions from talking, sneezing, coughing, or laughing; droplets can travel up to two meters. If the client is on droplet precautions (e.g., for influenza, pertussis, rubella, mumps), you need to wear a mask and eye protection. Airborne transmission — occurs through small nuclei traveling on air currents for long distances (over two meters). If the client is on airborne precautions (e.g., for tuberculosis), the client must be placed in a negative-pressure room, and you must wear a fit-tested N95 respirator.

      Should it be more clear that glove and gowns are worn in addition to the items listed for droplet and airborne. A student may read this as not needing to wear gloves or gowns in these rooms. Maybe it's a stretch on my part.

    1. NBRC

      I understand it's not necessary, but it might be a nice RT sputum bowl tidbit. In 1960, Sister Mary Yvonne Jenn became the first Registered Inhalation Therapist and received registry #1. The American Registry of Inhalation Therapists administered the first registry exams in Minneapolis, MN. Both written and oral exams were required. Image of Sister M. Yvonne (Jenn) (https://www.facebook.com/aarc.org/posts/sister-m-yvonne-became-the-first-registered-inhalation-therapist-in-1960-womensh/581694720658705/)