National Board for Respiratory Care - NBRC’s Post

"It's important to remember that we are not only therapists, but we are also sometimes the last human connection for a human being." While having the skills and knowledge are critical in being an RT, Victor talks about the important role compassion plays in the profession too. https://bit.ly/3vSTHRM #WorldNeedsMoreRTs #National Board for Respiratory Care - NBRC #SocialMediaAmbassador

"It's important to remember that we are not only therapists, but we are also sometimes the last human connection for a human being." While having the skills and knowledge are critical in being an RT, Victor talks about the important role compassion plays in the profession too. https://bit.ly/3vSTHRM #WorldNeedsMoreRTs #NBRCAmbassador National Board for Respiratory Care - NBRC

"It's important to remember that we are not only therapists, but we are also sometimes the last human connection for a human being." While having the skills and knowledge are critical in being an RT, Victor talks about the important role compassion plays in the profession too. https://bit.ly/3vSTHRM #WorldNeedsMoreRTs #NBRCAmbassador National Board for Respiratory Care - NBRC #BetterLateThanNever

"It's important to remember that we are not only therapists, but we are also sometimes the last human connection for a human being." While having the skills and knowledge are critical in being an RT, Victor talks about the important role compassion plays in the profession too. https://bit.ly/3vSTHRM #WorldNeedsMoreRTs National Board for Respiratory Care - NBRC #nbrcambassador

"It's important to remember that we are not only therapists, but we are also sometimes the last human connection for a human being." While having the skills and knowledge are critical in being an RT, Victor talks about the important role compassion plays in the profession too. https://bit.ly/3vSTHRM #WorldNeedsMoreRTs #NBRCAmbassador National Board for Respiratory Care - NBRC

"It's important to remember that we are not only therapists, but we are also sometimes the last human connection for a human being." While having the skills and knowledge are critical in being an RT, Victor talks about the important role compassion plays in the profession too. https://bit.ly/3vSTHRM National Board for Respiratory Care - NBRC #WorldNeedsMoreRTs #NBRCAmbassador

Respiratory therapy is a growing field that is expected to continue to grow in the coming years. This article breaks down the top reasons why respiratory therapists are in demand now and for the foreseeable future. https://bit.ly/2YNr0bL

"It's important to remember that we are not only therapists, but we are also sometimes the last human connection for a human being." While having the skills and knowledge are critical in being an RT, Victor talks about the important role compassion plays in the profession too. https://bit.ly/3vSTHRM #WorldNeedsMoreRTs National Board for Respiratory Care - NBRC

"It's important to remember that we are not only therapists, but we are also sometimes the last human connection for a human being." While having the skills and knowledge are critical in being an RT 🫁 💪 Victor talks about the important role compassion plays in the profession too. 💙 💜 https://bit.ly/3vSTHRM #WorldNeedsMoreRTs #NBRCAmbassador National Board for Respiratory Care - NBRC

Envision waking up for the first time on a ventilator. Being kept alive by machines can be unsettling and scary. Now, fast forward and imagine the relief and swell of emotion at being taken off the ventilator, and for the first time in weeks being able to utter "I love you" to loved ones. That is the goal of the critical care team. Freeing a patient from a ventilator is a combined effort involving pulmonary physicians, respiratory and speech therapists, and physical and occupational therapists. Ventilator liberation is a procedure that gradually decreases a patient’s reliance on the machine. It slowly allows a patient’s lungs to assume more of the breathing function and ultimately frees the patient from the ventilator. The care team uses various tools and treatments, based on a patient’s need, to assist in resuming speech and swallowing functions. These tools could include speaking valves, inspiratory and/or expiratory muscle trainers and various breathing techniques. The goal is to help our patient breathe independently again and return their ability to speak, eat and drink on their own, all while providing excellent care. As we observe Critical Care Recognition Month, we’ll dive more into each of the Five Whys. To learn more visit: https://bit.ly/4bKSv8q #criticalcarerecognitionmonth #thefivewhys