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Respiratory Therapists Perform
Patient Assessment
• Physical Assessment
– General appearance
– Vital signs
– Chest inspection
– Breath sounds
– Percussion / palpation
– Bedside assessment of cardiopulmonary function
• (SpO2 , Peak Flow, FEV1, VC, IC)
• Respiratory Care Plan Development & Implementation