What is your perspective on the role of respiratory therapists in managing a patient who is dyssynchronous on their current mode of mechanical ventilation?

Do your respiratory therapists independently adjust ventilator settings without direct physician involvement?

Answer from: at Community Practice

Yes, it’s in the scope of their practice to adjust vent settings for various reasons. At my practice, I work with them closely so I am aware of the changes being made. And this goes both ways. If I end up making changes, I make it a point to let the RTs know what changes I made.

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at Wheeler Heart And Vascular Center Pulmonology
This is definitely within the scope of their licen...

at McLaren Port Huron Pulmonology Critical Care And Sleep Medicine
I appreciate your response. I asked the question b...

at University of Michigan
This Is definitely within their scope of practice ...

Answer from: at Community Practice

I’m completely comfortable with RTs managing vents in all aspects of care, including stepping up and stepping down therapies. If meds are needed (paralysis, sedation), then docs/NP/PA need to be involved.

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