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Respiratory HQ"s Journey to Success

The journey to becoming a successful respiratory therapist goes beyond textbooks! Each week, Tonya Piehl breaks down what it takes to successfully complete a respiratory therapy program, gain the RRT credential. and to transform into a leader in the Respiratory Therapy profession.

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Episode 49: Analysis & Monitoring of Gas Exchange

Respiratory HQ"s Journey to Success ·

2025/01/20

AI generated podcast from Tonya Piehl's lecture notes. This document details methods for analyzing and monitoring gas exchange in patients. **Analysis** techniques include invasive procedures like arterial punctures and noninvasive methods such as pulse oximetry. **Oxygen analyzers**, both galvanic and polarographic, measure inspired oxygen concentration. **Blood gas analyzers** measure pH, PO2, and PCO2, with other values calculated. **Capnometry** measures CO2 in the airway. The text also

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Episode 48: GOLD Guidelines

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2025/01/19

AI generated podcast from Tonya Piehl's lecture notes.This document outlines the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) guidelines for classifying and treating COPD. **COPD is defined**, diagnosed via spirometry, and classified into four stages (GOLD 1-4) based on airflow limitation (FEV1). **Severity is further assessed** using the mMRC dyspnea scale and CAT score to determine symptom burden. **Exacerbation risk** is also considered, influencing treatment choices

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Episode 47: Auscultation

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2024/11/24

This document provides a guide to auscultation of breath sounds, a crucial diagnostic technique in respiratory assessment. It details the proper technique, including equipment, patient positioning, and the systematic approach to examining both anterior and posterior lung fields. The guide then meticulously explains the characteristics of normal and abnormal breath sounds, categorizing adventitious sounds (e.g., wheezes, crackles, rhonchi) by their acoustic properties and associated

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Episode 46: Inspection, Palpation & Percussion

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2024/11/24

This document outlines a bedside assessment process for respiratory issues, detailing techniques like inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation. It emphasizes assessing vital signs such as jugular venous pressure and capillary refill, along with identifying abnormal respiratory patterns and thoracic configurations. The text also covers the evaluation of tactile fremitus and thoracic expansion, linking findings to various conditions such as pneumonia, pneumothorax, COPD, and heart

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28:24

Episode 45: Patient Interview, Symptoms & Vital Signs

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2024/11/24

This document is a lesson on patient interviewing and examination techniques for healthcare professionals.Key aspectscovered include establishing rapport, employing effective questioning strategies (open-ended, closed, direct, indirect), and gathering essential patient data (demographics, chief complaint, medical history). The lesson alsofocuses on assessing vital signs(temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, blood pressure) and interpreting their significance in diagnosing cardiopulmonary

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Episode 43: Oxygen Therapy

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2024/11/24

AI generated podcast of Tonya Piehl's lecture notes.This document details medical gas therapy, focusing on oxygen therapy for hypoxemia (low blood oxygen). It explains different types of hypoxia (inadequate oxygen at the tissue level), classifies hypoxemia by severity and responsiveness to increased oxygen, and describes the risks of oxygen toxicity. The text then covers various oxygen delivery systems—low-flow (e.g., nasal cannula, simple mask) and high-flow (e.g., Venturi mask,

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Episode 42: Storage & Delivery of Medical Gases

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2024/11/24

AI generated podcast of Tonya Piehl's lecture notes. This PowerPoint presentation, excerpted from "Storage and Delivery of Medical Gases," details the characteristics, production, and therapeutic uses of various medical gases, including oxygen, carbon dioxide, helium, nitrous oxide, and nitric oxide. It further explains the safe handling and storage of these gases in cylinders and bulk systems, emphasizing safety regulations and equipment such as pressure gauges, flowmeters, and different

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Episode 41: Monitoring Mixed Venous Saturations

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2024/11/24

AI generated podcast from T. Piehl's lecture notes. This text describes continuous monitoring of mixed venous oxygen saturation (SvO2) to assess oxygen delivery (DO2) and consumption (VO2). DO2, determined by oxygen content and blood flow, indicates oxygen supply, while VO2 reflects oxygen utilization. SvO2 values, typically around 75%, reveal the body's oxygen reserve. Factors influencing both DO2 and VO2, such as cardiac output and metabolic demands, are detailed. Finally, the text

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Episode 40: Cardiac Output

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2024/11/24

AI generated podcast from T.Piehl's lecture notes Cardiac output (QT), the blood volume the heart pumps to the body, is normally 4-8 liters per minute. QT calculation uses heart rate and stroke volume (blood ejected per beat), and is crucial for assessing cardiovascular function. Several factors influence QT, including preload (ventricular stretch), afterload (resistance to ejection), and contractility (contraction strength). Measurement methods include dye dilution and thermodilution, with

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Episode 44: Humidity & Bland Aerosol Therapy

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2024/11/24

AI generated podcast of T.Piehl's lecture notes. This document details humidification therapy for respiratory patients, explaining concepts like absolute and relative humidity, the importance of maintaining body temperature and humidity in the lower airways, and how the upper airway normally contributes to this process. Different humidifier types (bubble, passover, wick, membrane, HME) and their functionalities are described, along with factors affecting humidifier performance. The text

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Episode 39: Pulmonary Artery Pressure Monitoring

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2024/11/18

AI Generated Podcast This excerpt from a lesson on pulmonary artery pressure monitoring explains how the procedure is performed and its uses in assessing cardiovascular and pulmonary health. It details the various pressures measured in the heart and lungs, the components of the catheter used, how to interpret the waveform readings, and the potential risks involved. The information presented is valuable for healthcare professionals who monitor and treat patients with complex cardiovascular

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Episode 38: Airway Clearance Therapy

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2024/11/15

AI Generated Podcast Airway clearance therapy aims to mobilize and remove secretions from the airways, ultimately improving gas exchange and reducing the work of breathing. The text discusses normal airway clearance mechanisms, including the mucociliary escalator and cough, as well as abnormal clearance caused by conditions like cystic fibrosis and neuromuscular disorders. It then explores various airway clearance techniques, including postural drainage, percussion and vibration,

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Episode 37: CVP Monitoring

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2024/11/15

AI Generated PodcastThis source is a lesson on central venous pressure (CVP) monitoring, focusing on its uses, indications, and contraindications. It explains that CVP is a measurement of pressure in the right atrium, which can reflect right ventricular function, intravascular volume status, and venous return. The source then outlines different factors that can influence CVP measurements, both physiological and mechanical, as well as potential complications associated with CVP monitoring.

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Episode 36: Arterial Lines

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2024/10/30

AI generated podcast from Tonya Piehl's lecture notes. This source is a lesson on arterial pressure monitoring. It explains the concept of blood pressure and its components, systolic and diastolic pressure, and how they are affected by factors such as gravity and distance from the heart. The source further describes the mean arterial pressure and its calculation. It then proceeds to cover various methods of arterial pressure monitoring, including manual methods, automated devices, and the

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Episode 35: Fluid Filled Monitoring Systems

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2024/10/30

An AI generated podcast from T. Piehl's lecture notes. Fluid-filled monitoring systems are used to measure hemodynamic pressures, which are the forces involved in circulating blood throughout the body. These systems work by using a fluid-filled catheter connected to a pressure transducer, which converts the pressure into an electrical signal. The signal is then amplified and displayed on an oscilloscope or strip recorder. Errors in the system can lead to inaccurate pressure readings, and

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Episode 34: Lung Expansion Therapy

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2024/10/29

AI Generate podcast from T Piehl's lecture notes (Forgive AI's pronunciation of atelectasis)This source is a set of handouts for a lesson on lung expansion therapy. It explains the importance of maximizing alveolar recruitment and optimizing airway clearance, particularly in patients at risk of atelectasis, which is the incomplete expansion of the alveoli. The handouts detail different respiratory techniques, including incentive spirometry, intermittent positive pressure breathing, and

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Episode 33: Drugs Affecting Circulation

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2024/10/23

This document focuses on drugs affecting circulation with an emphasis on high blood pressure (hypertension). It outlines the different types of hypertension, including primary and secondary hypertension, and describes various stages of the disease. The document then explores several drug classes used to treat hypertension, including ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), calcium channel blockers, beta blockers, diuretics, and others. Finally, it touches on drugs used in

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Episode 32: Cardiac Drugs

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2024/10/20

Podcast Built by AI from T Piehl's PowerPoint lecture This conversation provides an in-depth exploration of cardiac drugs, focusing on how they interact with heart function. It begins with the fundamental equation of circulatory volume and its components, leading to a discussion on tissue perfusion and the roles of various medications, including inotropic and chronotropic agents. The conversation further delves into the significance of preload and afterload, the importance of cardiac

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Episode 30: Exploring AI

Respiratory HQ"s Journey to Success ·

2024/10/20

In this episode of Respiratory HQ's Journey to Success podcast, Tonya Piehl discusses the integration of artificial intelligence in respiratory therapy education. She highlights innovative tools like Notebook XL that can transform lecture notes into podcasts, enhancing the learning experience for students. Tonya also addresses ethical considerations surrounding AI-generated content and shares her plans for future podcast episodes that will provide valuable insights into respiratory therapy

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Episode 31: Drug Aerosol Therapy

Respiratory HQ"s Journey to Success ·

2024/10/20

Podcast Build by AI from T Piehl's PowerPoint lecture A comprehensive overview of drug aerosol therapy, focusing on its principles, techniques, and potential risks. It explains how aerosols are generated and delivered to the lungs, highlighting factors like particle size, deposition mechanisms, and the importance of targeting specific respiratory regions. The text also discusses various types of nebulizers, including MDIs, DPIs, and jet nebulizers, emphasizing their advantages,

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