Pulmonary Press News

COVID-19: On the Front Lines in Indiana

July 27, 2020

This article highlights our approach to circumstances (foreseen and unforeseen) and the agile, innovative leadership provided by everyone in our workforce.

Brock Black RRT

Respiratory Therapy Branching into Vascular Access in Chapter Six

July 24, 2020

Look what’s happening in ISRC Chapter 6. Union Hospital RT’s are excited to announce that we have a group of respiratory therapists who are now placing “midlines” with great success since March of this year.

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Covid-19 Pandemic hits Indianapolis

July 22, 2020

It was sometime in mid to late March 2020 that most Indy area hospitals began to see local community members presenting with respiratory distress of mild to severe ranges often coupled with fever and cough.

Real Superheroes

Note from the President

July 21, 2020

Unfortunately, due to the current COVID concerns, the Program Committee has decided to cancel the 2020 ISRC Fall Conference.

Zephyr EB valve 2

What Respiratory Therapists Should Know About Minimally Invasive Endobronchial Valve Placement for Lung Reduction Benefit

March 13, 2020

According to a citation in the 2020 report for the Global Initiative for Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD), stable COPD can be treated with a minimally invasive endobronchial valve (EBV) option. There are a few centers that place these as a bronchoscopic interventional therapy and these EBV’s meet criteria as Evidence A.

Carmel Marathon Volunteers Needed

Chapter 4 – Franciscan Health Carmel

March 10, 2020

Franciscan Health Carmel will seek any RT volunteer to help with the Carmel Marathon on April 4, 2020.

The Pulse…On Breathing!

January 23, 2020

The following summary is a list of recent articles or online publications and releases that involve news about Respiratory Therapy concerns, focus, disease management, prevention and care.