Respiratory
Therapist
What is a respiratory therapist?
Respiratory
therapists are specially trained healthcare professionals who help treat and
restore function for patients with airway and breathing problems. They often
assess and treat patients with the following conditions:
·
Tracheostomy tubes (a special type of breathing
tube for patients unable to breathe through their mouth and nose) and oxygen
therapy
·
Ventilators (machines that breathe for patients
with certain conditions, such as spinal cord injuries, who are unable to breathe
on their own)
·
Chronic heart or lung problems that require
breathing treatments and assistance
They
may work in various settings in rehabilitation, including neurological (nervous
system), cardiac (heart), and pulmonary (lungs) settings. Respiratory therapists
may practice in a variety of settings, including the following:
·
Hospitals
·
Inpatient rehabilitation centers
·
Home health settings
·
Long-term care facilities
·
Private practice
Respiratory
therapists may have either an associate, bachelor's, or master's degree in
respiratory therapy, and many are either registered or certified in their
specialty.
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