Artificial intelligence in respiratory therapy: Opportunities and ethical challenges
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the healthcare industry, including respiratory therapy. AI-powered tools such as predictive analytics and machine learning algorithms have the potential to enhance patient outcomes and improve the efficiency of care delivery [1 –3]. However, the increasing use of AI in respiratory therapy also poses ethical challenges that need to be addressed [4–6]. (Source: Respiratory Medicine)
Source: Respiratory Medicine - June 26, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Prakasini Satapathy, Bijaya K. Padhi, Noor Ali AL-Khathlan Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
Asthma Care Protocol Implementation in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Asthma is a complex chronic disease characterized by inflammatory disorder causing airflow obstruction due to inflammation, bronchospasms, and mucus plugging. Children who fail to respond to initial first-line therapies often require hospitalization, and many with severe exacerbations and near-fatal asthma require admission to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). Nursing care of these PICU patients requires close monitoring and excellent assessment of their respiratory status. Administration of medications, such as albuterol, methylprednisolone, magnesium sulfate, and sedatives, is needed. Close communication with the...
Source: Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America - June 17, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Exie Meredith, Jenilea Thomas Source Type: research
Curriculum and Competency Evaluation in Respiratory Therapy Entry-to-Practice Programs
CONCLUSIONS: Differences exist among program types for curriculum and competency evaluation. Telehealth was rarely included or evaluated at any degree level. Programs should evaluate the need for enhanced patient education and telehealth instruction.PMID:37311629 | DOI:10.4187/respcare.10996 (Source: Respiratory Care)
Source: Respiratory Care - June 13, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Thomas D Jones L Denise Willis Beverly J Spray Ariel Berlinski Source Type: research
