Respiratory therapist

Pronunciation

Definition 1

A health professional trained to evaluate and treat people who have breathing problems or other lung disorders. (NCI Dictionary)

Definition 2

A person trained and qualified to perform technical work concerned with administering therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities. The work involves: operating and monitoring respiratory equipment such as ventilators, medical gas delivery apparatus, environmental control systems, incentive breathing/hyperinflation and aerosol devices; administering medical gases, humidification, and respiratory medications; maintaining clearance of patient natural and artificial airways; obtaining blood samples and interpreting blood gas data; and providing primary assistance in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. (NCI Thesaurus)

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