Seminar for Respiratory Therapists Held at Jamaica Hospital

On February 1, the Respiratory Care Department, in conjunction with Respironics Corporation, held a seminar titled, “Advances in Noninvasive Ventilation in Acute Care: Application and Technique,” for Respiratory Therapists from Jamaica, Flushing, and Brookdale Hospitals, as well as other local hospitals.

The seminar, held at Jamaica Hospital, provided participants with information on common trends in non-invasive mechanical ventilation and the use of non-invasive ventilation in Palliative Care. Participants learned about other ways to assist patients who cannot breathe on their own. Instead of intubation, an invasive method that uses a tube to directly deliver air to patients, they were shown how to use a mask, or similar device, to get air to the patient’s upper airway. Demonstrations, handouts, and visual aids were to educate participants.

The seminar generated an overwhelming turnout, with approximately 70 therapists in attendance.