Certified General Care Respiratory Therapist
Mr. Oscar Cruz is a Certified General Care Respiratory Therapist in Burbank, CA
with special training and skill in entry-level National Board for Respiratory Care certification for diagnosing and treating heart and lung issues.
As a Certified General Care Respiratory Therapist, Oscar Cruz, RT performs
daily respiratory care and monitoring of patients alongside other physicians. General Care Respiratory Therapy - Certified is
the care of patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunctions. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Certified General Care Respiratory Therapists include sleep apnea, asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, pneumonia, cystic fibrosis, heart attack, drowning, and chest trauma.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Certified General Care Respiratory Therapists
include pulmonary function test, blood test, chest physical therapy, aerosol medication, ventilator, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
This level of care includes diagnostics testing, therapeutics, monitoring, rehabilitation of patients with disorders of the cardiopulmonary system, as well as, education of the patient and family in regard to those disorders.
Certified General Care Respiratory Therapists in Burbank, CA
Certified Respiratory Therapist
A Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) is a an entry level therapist who has passed a standardized written examination administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). CRTs provide diagnostic testing, therapeutics, monitoring, rehabilitation, and education to patients with disorders of the cardiopulmonary system. They provide these respiratory care services in all health care facilities and in the home. A CRT is a graduate of an associate degree program approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP) and where applicable, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of the license.
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Certified Emergency Care Respiratory Therapist
Mr. Oscar Cruz is a Certified Emergency Care Respiratory Therapist in Burbank, CA
with special training and skill in entry level respiratory therapy.
As a Certified Emergency Care Respiratory Therapist, Oscar Cruz, RT performs
assistance for registered respiratory therapists. Emergency Care Respiratory Therapy - Certified is
treatment assistance for patients in respiratory distress. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Certified Emergency Care Respiratory Therapists include heart attack, drowning, shock, and post-surgical complications.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Certified Emergency Care Respiratory Therapists
include patient intubation and tracheostomy assistance.
The immediate availability of diagnostic and therapeutic cardiopulmonary services in the assessment and management of trauma victims, patients requiring airway management and others requiring emergency care.
Certified Emergency Care Respiratory Therapists in Burbank, CA
Certified Respiratory Therapy Educator
The focus of patient and family education activities is to promote knowledge of disease process, medical therapy, and self help. Respiratory therapists are uniquely qualified to provide this service in regard to cardiopulmonary diseases and injury.
Certified Respiratory Therapy Educators in Burbank, CA
Certified Home Health Respiratory Therapist
Home care fosters individual responsibility for self-management of chronic respiratory conditions. It includes individualized assessment based plans of care service developed to promote safe, proper, and sustained use of prescribed respiratory therapy medications, equipment, and techniques in the home.
Certified Home Health Respiratory Therapists in Burbank, CA
Certified Patient Transport Respiratory Therapist
Transport respiratory therapist provide patient assessment, initiation of treatment modalities and continued monitoring of patient status of the critically ill and injured patients with special attention to advanced airway and ventilator management. The transport respiratory therapist knowledge and experience with complex neonatal, pediatric and adult patient care issues provides them with an expertise to assist with any patient care issue in a variety of transport modes.
Certified Patient Transport Respiratory Therapists in Burbank, CA
