What do respiratory therapists do?
A day in the life of an RT might include:
- Diagnosing lung and breathing disorders and recommending treatment methods.
- Managing therapy to help patients recover lung function.
- Monitoring and maintaining mechanical ventilation and artificial airway devices for patients who can't breathe normally on their own.
- Conducting smoking cessation classes for their patients and their communities.
- Performing CPR during cardiac arrest.
It is very important to do your research regarding your career. In order to give you a better understanding of what we do, please watch this video presentation from the
American Association for Respiratory Care.