2017 Airway Clearance in the Neurorespiratory Patient
This presentation will provide an overview of airway clearance issues for the neurorespiratory population, identify appropriate airway clearance options, identify the available evidence for airway clearance in this population, and provide a framework for RTs to provide airway clearance for the neurorespiratory patient.
Original webcast date: June 10, 2015
This course is sponsored by an unrestricted educational grant by
Seminar Date:
January 01, 2017
Expiration Date:
December 31, 2017 11:55 PM
- Describe the normal anatomy and physiology of a cough
- Describe the mechanisms of impaired cough in NMD
- List 4 questions RCPs should ask before recommending any specific airway clearance therapy
- List 5 steps for developing hospital guidelines for airway management of NMD when medical evidence and consensus is lacking
Continuing Respiratory Care Education: 1.00
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