Life and Breath-A Presentation of the Respiratory Therapy Career

[@kristashafer93098]

My father was in the hospital for a flare of his congestive heart failure. He was put on a BiPAP machine by the ER nurses. A few hours later, his breathing was suddenly much worse. Nurses tried everything they could think of to help him, but nothing worked. A respiratory therapist came to see how he was and quickly discovered that the BiPAP machine was defective. Got my dad on a different machine and immediately his breathing improved. I will always be grateful for that RT for helping my dad.

[@andreascott1688]

Thank you to the AARC for creating this video. It does my heart good to view. Great profession- has served me for over 35 years. I couldn't be prouder of what I do.

[@sarahmichaels2117]

God bless all the respiratory therapists. You are heros.

[@freepalestinanow]

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[@peacetrain1967]

Ten years ago?This is the first time I have seen anything like this and I have been an RT for several years. Nice video.

[@rrtdave]

43 years, MScRT, RRT-NPS.. me neither! Glad they made a video, easier to explain to others, what you do!!

[@erlenelobo1324]

Respirology, respiratory medicine and respiratory therapists rule the world in 2020.

[@highvalue1195]

Just finished anatomy w a A hope to get in my program soon!!!!

[@kristenlevaur9449]

Great job but take some advice and focus on getting understanding, not an A. Remember getting a C equals getting your CRT:)

[@kristenlevaur9449]

RRT

[@kristenlevaur9449]

All Inclusive and well done, it’s time to update the video. I am up for the challenge!

[@ryanhenry7425]

Proud RRT here!

[@DreamBlues35]

excellent video!

[@ravneetsingh5615]

What is difference between respiratory therapist and cardiorespiratory physiotherapist???

[@almonte2043]

Great video!!!

[@graceendures4578]

That is not totally true! While it's true that Nursing always seems to get more recognition than RT's, the nursing staff and physicians depend on the RT's skills. They do not understand many of the airway issue's and ventilation strategies as we do. The patient's also greatly depend on us to help them understand their lung condition better. I've had many nurses tell me that they appreciate me and what I do.

[@alessandrasagun8857]

Aspiring Respiratory Therapist here✨

[@Bustercherryy]

Go to hell

[@caribaez5711]

I want to be an ICU Respiratory therapist someday.

[@chuckwilson6281]

Go for it! We need all the therapist we can get! I am a old RRT, CPFT about to retire in a couple of years!

[@rrtdave]

Go for it!! You can do it!

[@rrtdave]

@@chuckwilson6281 I hear you!! I came out of retirement, back to a 60 bed hospital..

[@DELL.ACNT.]

Why the icu specifically? I’m not against it, I’m just curious as to why?

[@adanne3262]

@@chuckwilson6281 what's a cpft

[@MidnightLadyCrow]

Lol what's up with the Mortal Kombat music? Anyway, great video, I'm thinking of pursuing a career as a RT and this video gave me a great insight. Thank you =)

[@katybrennan8222]

I love ventilators!!!!!!!!

[@caribaez5711]

I would be interested in critical care respiratory therapist.. 🤞🏻🩺🙏👼

[@rrtdave]

You can do anything as an RT!! I have for 38+ years. I like smaller hospitals now, after being at 1200 bed hospitals early in my career. Learn all you can and have fun!!

[@caribaez5711]

12:00

[@nitochi3]

Unfortunately you'll always have to work weekends

[@rrtdave]

I never work weekends, been an RRT-NPS for 38+ years.

[@adanne3262]

@@rrtdave what's an rrt-nsp?

[@rrtdave]

@@adanne3262 Registered Respiratory Therapist, Neonatal-Pediatric Specialist