The Role Of A Therapist

Respiratory and Anesthesia therapy is one of the most multidisciplinary and multifaceted specialties in the overall health care field.  The therapist can be described as a "jack of all trades". His/her extensive knowledge comes from a in the following disciplines:

• Respiratory Care: Aerosol & Oxygen Therapy

• Blood Gases

• Pulmonary Function Test & Diagnostics

• Hemodynamics/Cardiovascular Diagnostics

• Mechanical Ventilators

• Disease and Disorders

• Artificial Pulmonary Ventilation

• Anesthesia Technology

• Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care

• CPR / ACLS / NRP

The Therapist brings expert knowledge in patient assessment and management, as well as sharp decision making skills. The Therapist is an essential and vital part of the code blue team managing the type of patient in respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.

Areas of Work

• ER - Emergency Room

• OR - Operating Room

• ICU - Intensive Care Unit

• Neonatology

• PACU - Post Anesthesia Care Unit

• Wards

Neonatology
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Wellness / Health Education
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Nursing Services
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A Therapist Role
Find out the various roles that a anesthesia and respiratory therapist provide.