Flight Respiratory Therapist |
The flight respiratory therapist (RT) is a vital member of the Newborn/Young Child Team. Working in concert with the flight nurse, the respiratory therapist is able to assess and deal with the myriad of neonatal and pediatric airway pathologies, and to guide and maintain specialized mechanical ventilation during the transport.
At times our Doctors are trained in handling Ventilator patients and take the role of RT in case of limited space in an Air Ambulance aircraft. |
Capabilities |
Respiratory Therapist can take care of the Intubation, airway care, Ventilator settings and everything related to Respiration of the critical patient.
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