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Registered Respiratory Therapist Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2279E1000X
As of today, the following are the total number of Educational Registered Respiratory Therapists nationally, in your state, and near your location.
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Alaska – Alabama – Armed Forces Pacific – Arkansas – American Samoa – Arizona – California – Colorado – Connecticut – District of Columbia – Delaware – Florida – Federated States of Micronesia – Georgia – Guam – Hawaii – Iowa – Idaho – Illinois – Indiana – Kansas – Kentucky – Louisiana – Massachusetts – Maryland – Maine – Marshall Islands – Michigan – Minnesota – Missouri – Northern Mariana Islands – Mississippi – Montana – North Carolina – North Dakota – Nebraska – New Hampshire – New Jersey – New Mexico – Nevada – New York – Ohio – Oklahoma – Oregon – Pennsylvania – Puerto Rico – Palau – Rhode Island – South Carolina – South Dakota – Tennessee – Texas – Utah – Virginia – Virgin Islands – Vermont – Washington – Wisconsin – West Virginia – Wyoming
Medicare
The following are the total number of Educational Registered Respiratory Therapists who accept Medicare in your state, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
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What do Educational Registered Respiratory Therapists do?
Educational Registered Respiratory Therapists (RTs) assess, treat, and manage patients with heart and lung conditions through diagnostic tests, therapeutic procedures, and patient education.
They work in various settings, such as hospitals and long-term care facilities, and educate patients and their families on managing chronic respiratory diseases, including asthma and COPD.
What they do
Patient Assessment and Diagnostics
Interview and examine patients with breathing and cardiopulmonary disorders.
Perform pulmonary function tests to assess lung capacity and blood gas tests to measure oxygen and carbon dioxide levels.
Therapeutic Interventions
Provide breathing treatments, administer medications, and utilize specialized equipment to assist patients with breathing.
Manage life support equipment and perform emergency care, such as during cardiac arrest or other trauma.
Patient and Family Education
Explain various respiratory conditions and their management.
Teach patients and families how to use medical equipment and medications effectively.
Guide disease prevention and management techniques to improve health and prevent exacerbations.
Collaboration with Healthcare Teams
Collaborate with physicians and nurses to develop personalized treatment plans and deliver ongoing patient care.
Act as a member of the healthcare team, making recommendations and adjusting therapy as needed.
Environment
Patients: Respiratory therapists care for a broad range of patients, including premature infants, children, adults, and older adults with both acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
Settings: Hospitals (including ICUs and emergency rooms), home care agencies, long-term care facilities, sleep labs, and rehabilitation centers.