Network News
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A profession in motion: Shifting numbers and growing roles in respiratory therapy
Although the RT profession is navigating some challenges, the positive job outlook, increasing number of programs, and growing acceptance of APRTs represent a promising path forward.
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Beyond the pump: Clinical and psychosocial dimensions of LVAD therapy
Advanced HFrEF carries high mortality, but LVAD therapy can improve survival, heart function, and quality of life.
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Current standards in donor lung procurement and preservation
Review the American Association for Thoracic Surgery’s expert consensus guidelines for improving standardization in key areas of lung acquisition.
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Airway crossroads: The overlap of bronchiectasis and obstructive lung disease
Bronchiectasis frequently coexists with asthma or COPD, forming an overlap phenotype that’s increasingly recognized but often overlooked.
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Practical applications of the new CMS national coverage determination guidelines for noninvasive ventilation in COPD
Many durable medical equipment companies have already started applying the new NIPPV criteria, so it is important for clinicians to become familiar with the changes.
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Post-intensive care syndrome: Beyond the ICU
As we shift from a survival-focused paradigm to one that embraces recovery and restoration, addressing PICS must become a routine component of ICU care.
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EBUS nodal staging in early-stage non-small cell lung cancer
EBUS-TBNA disrupted the field of bronchoscopy by offering a minimally invasive, real-time imaging approach to biopsy, but recent data have emerged that show routine use of EBUS may warrant scrutiny.
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Considerations for single parents with terminal illness
Clinicians often focus more on what happens in the hospital than on issues beyond the hospital. This article covers the complex end-of-life issues that clinicians should consider for seriously ill patients with minor children.
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Oral medications for sleep in nonintubated ICU patients and their impact on delirium
Clinicians rank pharmacologic sleep aids for ICU patients who are not intubated, beginning with those that have the strongest evidence for safety and efficacy.
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Medical preparedness and critical care for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
In 2026, the FIFA World Cup will land in North America, whose health care infrastructure must be equipped to handle infectious disease threats, health care surges, mass casualty events, routine injuries, and chronic conditions.
