Examples Of Endotracheal Intubation
The respiratory therapist work in collaboration with the nurses in patients who are on the endotracheal intubation/ mechanical ventilator. According to the Departmental Policy & Procedure Department: Pulmonary Medicine Policy of the UMH (2008), the objective of the endotracheal intubation is to manage the patient with respiratory insufficiency and/or respiratory failure with a mechanical device that is capable of assisting with all or part of the work of breathing. The scope of the healthcare practice guideline of the respiratory should be performed by properly licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner. The guideline continues to noted that persons holding the position of Resp. Tech II, III, CP-Tech, or Pulmonary Medicine Supervisor are authorized