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What Do
Respiratory Therapists Do?
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Respiratory therapists utilize:
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Critical thinking
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Patient/environment assessment skills
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Evidence based clinical practice skills
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In order to:
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Develop and implement effective care plans
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Apply patient driven protocols
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Utilize disease-based clinical pathways
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Implement disease management programs
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Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures in the care of patients