Respiratory Care
Respiratory therapists use a variety of techniques to help patients breathe easier and improve their lung function. These techniques include administering oxygen therapy, performing chest physiotherapy to help clear mucus from the lungs, and using mechanical ventilation to support patients who are unable to breathe on their own.
They also may help with the diagnosis of lung diseases and disorders by analyzing lung function through pulmonary function testing and performing arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis. Respiratory Care is an essential field in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, Respiratory Therapists play a crucial role in the management of critically ill patients with covid-19 providing mechanical ventilation, airway management, aerosol therapy, as well as other modalities of care.
