American Association for Respiratory Care   

The mortality from ARDS has improved over the last two decades. This improvement has been attributed to greater awareness of ventilator induced lung injury and the consequent use of lung protective ventilatory strategies. Seminal clinical trials from the NIH ARDS Network have been a major force behind these advancements. This course will teach you how to apply this knowledge in your care setting. Presenters: Neil R MacIntyre, MD FAARC and Richard D Branson, MS RRT FAARC. DVD contains 60-minute video plus PDF of accompanying slides. AARC Copyright 2005.

Helps you learn proper assessment skills, including observation, interviewing, physical assessment. Also discusses the use of the peak flow meter, pulse oximeter, and chest roentgenography in patient assessment. Woody V. Kageler, MD, and David J. Pierson, MD, FAARC. 90 minute Video.

Reviews one hospital's response to a natural disaster. Also reviews important issues that need to be addressed and identifies policies and procedures to maximize patient safety when respiratory therapy services must be delivered during disasters that may eliminate customary key patient care resources. Presenters: Kathy Ehlers, BS, RRT and Rich Branson, MSc, RRT, FAARC. DVD contains 60-minute video plus PDF of accompanying slides. AARC Copyright 2006.

Discusses the success and impact of respiratory care protocols. Identifies common barriers to protocol implementation, provides advice regarding marketing of protocols to medical and administrative leaders, and delivers practical insight to successful implementation of a protocol program. Rick Ford, BS, RRT, FAARC, and Sam P. Giordano, MBA, RRT, FAARC. 90 minute Video. AARC Copyright 2003.

Learn the guidelines for identifying and treating patients with COPD including the therapeutic efficacy of steroids. Also presents information about respiratory failure and other potential complications that would require intervention in the patient's care. Randall Rosenblatt, MD, and David J. Pierson, MD, FAARC. 90 minute Video.