Registered Respiratory Therapist
A Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is an advanced therapist who has passed standardized written and clinical simulation examinations administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). In addition, to the certified therapist (CRT) entry level skills, RRTs have advanced education and training in patient assessment, in the development and modification of patient care plans, and in assuring the appropriate utilization of respiratory care resources. An RRT is a graduate of an associate or baccalaureate degree producing educational programs approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and where applicable, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license.
Registered Respiratory Therapists in Hyannis, MA
Registered Critical Care Respiratory Therapist
Mr. Al Fantasia is a Registered Critical Care Respiratory Therapist in Hyannis, MA
with special training and skill in advanced respiratory care beyond that of a respiratory therapist.
As a Registered Critical Care Respiratory Therapist, Al Fantasia, RRT-NPS performs
critical respiratory treatments in emergency rooms. Critical Care Respiratory Therapy - Registered is
the treatment of critically ill or injured patients with cardiorespiratory issues. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Registered Critical Care Respiratory Therapists include viral respiratory infections, chronic lung diseases, and chest trauma.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Registered Critical Care Respiratory Therapists
include chest x-rays, blood gas laboratory testing, aerosol-based medication administration, and mechanical ventilation support.
Respiratory emergencies are commonplace in the treatment of critical care patients. Included in the assessment measurements conducted by the respiratory therapist in the critical care settings are arterial blood gas puncture and analysis, intrarterial monitoring, bedside measurements of lung mechanics, hemodynamic monitoring, and inspired and expired gas measurements. This is coupled with the initiation and management of mechanical ventilation patients.
Registered Critical Care Respiratory Therapists in Hyannis, MA
Registered Emergency Care Respiratory Therapist
Mr. Al Fantasia is a Registered Emergency Care Respiratory Therapist in Hyannis, MA
with special training and skill in advanced respiratory therapy.
As a Registered Emergency Care Respiratory Therapist, Al Fantasia, RRT-NPS performs
life-saving procedures for cardiopulmonary dysfunctions. Emergency Care Respiratory Therapy - Registered is
the diagnosis and treatment of critical respiratory conditions. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Registered Emergency Care Respiratory Therapists include premature birth, chest injuries, asphyxiation, and stroke.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Registered Emergency Care Respiratory Therapists
include mechanical ventilation, tracheal intubation, and treatment planning.
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.
Registered Emergency Care Respiratory Therapists in Hyannis, MA
Registered Neonatal / Pediatrics Respiratory Therapist
The care and treatment of premature infants, newborns and children. This includes management of mechanical ventilation, assessment, diagnostics and generalized respiratory treatments.
Registered Neonatal Pediatrics Respiratory Therapists in Hyannis, MA
