Who are Respiratory Therapists?
Respiratory therapists (RTs) are highly skilled health care professionals who help people with their breathing. RTs care for patients by evaluating, treating and maintaining heart and lung function. They treat all age groups, from newborns to the elderly.
Where do Respiratory Therapists work?
Respiratory therapists work in a variety of hospital and/or community settings:
- Intensive care units
- Emergency departments
- Operating rooms
- Neonatal nurseries
- Outpatient clinics
- Sleep labs
- Home care
- Smoking cessation programs
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