The plateau pressure reflects the pressure the alveoli and small airways of the lung are exposed to during mechanical ventilation. This is sometimes referred to as the transpulmonary pressure. […]
The Bohr effect: Describes how more oxygen is released to muscles and tissues when carbon dioxide (CO2) levels rise inside those muscles and tissues. This helps oxygen get to the parts of the body where […]
RRT Board Exam Alert! The NBRC recently updated the RRT board exam simulation content respiratory therapy students will be tested on beginning January 15, 2020. One of the changes includes the addition of bronchiectasis into […]
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is a fairly uncommon condition that shares very similar symptoms to other lung diseases such as COPD and asthma. These symptoms may include a reduction in exercise tolerance, shortness of breath, recurrent […]
The complete blood count (CBC) is a frequent option on the NBRC Clinical Simulation Exam. When appropriate to order, the CBC will often be worth +1 point as part of the Information Gathering section. The […]
Complications associated with mechanical ventilation are primarily due to the effects positive pressure has on the lungs and cardiovascular system. Positive pressure not only damages sensitive lung tissue but also may inhibit blood flow returning […]
Analyzing flow volume loops provides a quick way to detect lung disease. The appearance of the loop can reveal the presence of obstructive and/or restrictive lung disease. The location of the airway obstruction can also […]
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