American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)

Daniel Whitt, Chief of Respiratory Therapy at VA Maryland Health Care System, Dana Evans, Dana Evans MHA, RRT, RRT-NPS, FACHE, FAARC & AARC President, Carl Hinkson, Carl Hinkson, MSc, RRT, RRT-NPS, RRT-ACCS, FAARC, Eric Kriner, Pulmonary Critical Care Clinical Specialist and Felix Khusid, RRT-ACCS, NPS, RPFT, FAARC, FCCM, FCCP, ATSF came toghether at Society for Critical Care Medecine Congress to highlight Respiratory Therapy!

Upcoming Webcast! Revolutionizing Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Virtual Care vs. Traditional In-Person Approaches - We will explore the evolving landscape of pulmonary rehabilitation, focusing on the advantages and challenges of virtual versus traditional in-person care. Attendees will gain insights into how virtual pulmonary rehab programs are reshaping patient engagement, accessibility, and outcomes, while also examining the long-established benefits of in-person care. We will also discuss the integration of technology, the potential for hybrid models, and best practices for implementing effective virtual programs. By the end of the session, participants will have a deeper understanding of how both approaches can work together to improve patient care and shape the future of respiratory rehabilitation. This LIVE AARC Webcast is approved for 1.0 CRCE. Register now: https://lnkd.in/ePsT3RW3

#RTHistory! 1965 Crash Cart - The first crash carts at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas were donated in 1965 by Beech Aircraft.

Are you interested in mentorship? We are seeking experienced leaders to serve as mentors for the AARC Emerging Leaders Program (ELP)! This program provides mentorship, leadership training, and networking opportunities to develop the next generation of respiratory therapy leaders—and we need your expertise to make it happen. Applications are open until March 5, 2025. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g2JmVpaW

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#RTHistory! The caption for this vintage photo stated: "Listening to Chest Sounds with the Ear to the Back: Germany 1916 The stethoscope, the first of modern medicine's necessary tools, was invented in 1818 by Rene Laennec, M.D. (1781-1826). It revolutionized diagnosis and treatment of chest disease and sparked the rise of the French School of Medicine. Because heart and lung sounds were magnified Laennec was able to establish a disease classification system based on the various tones detected. The use of this instrument also enabled the physician to remain at a safer distance from an infected patient. In this photograph, taken in the throes of World War I, a military physician places his head on a patient's back to listen to lung sounds. Prior to the Laennec stethoscope chest sounds were heard by simply placing the ear against the chest or back. As a quick screening method it worked for centuries. European physicians used this method and Laennec's simple tube stethoscope, well into the 1940s. An American physician, Dr. Cammann of New York, invented the binaural stethoscope in 1855. This advanced instrument was largely ignored by European physicians, perhaps because of its American origin. In the nineteenth century it was the American who traveled to Europe to learn the latest techniques. European physicians only came to the United States as invited dignitaries. It was not until after World War I that America became the acknowledged world leader in medical research, technique and education."

The ARCF presents achievement awards to professionals recognizing their dedication and commitment to the respiratory care field. The deadline for nominations is June 1! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g_eUe_w4

Save the date! #AARCSF25 will be in Fort Lauderdale, FL from July 12 - July 14. #AARC #SummerForum #RespiratoryTherapy

Miriam O'day and Theresa Cantu, cochair of the government affairs committee for AARC and VP of the California State Respiratory Society visit Congress to advocate for Respiratory Therapy!

The AARC’s Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) is a new, prestigious program that provides developmental skills to participants who wish to advance their respiratory care skills beyond clinical practice roles such as education and leadership. The program will provide a pathway of education, mentorship, and leadership resources, creating a network of invested, passionate leaders with tools to advance our profession. This year’s Emerging Leaders Program will start in April and culminate with the graduating “Class of 2025” to be recognized at the AARC International Congress Awards Ceremony in December in Phoenix, AZ. https://lnkd.in/g2JmVpaW