Respiratory therapists, do you always have to work the night shift when starting out?

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I'm interested in respiratory therapy, but I've been told that you must start out on the graveyard shift when you begin. I'm not sure I want to do this as I hate working overnight.

Should this be expected if I enter the field?
Unfortunately, most respiratory therapists do have to work the less desirable night and weekend shifts when they first start out, until they gain seniority. That being said, it is really a crap shoot as far as how long it could take for you to move to day shift. I've known some therapists who got a day position pretty easily, and others who had to work night shifts for more than 5 years before a day shift opened up.

You could always specialize in PFT's, since they are generally only done during clinic hours.  (+ info)

How does the respiratory system connect to other bodily systems?

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I'm doing a science project, and talking about how Pulmonologoy and the respiratory system relates to other bodily system. I've already found info on the Digestive and and Cardiology system, but I'm at a loss for how it relates to the Endocrine, Excretory and Nervous systems. If you know any or all, please answer! Thanks so much!
nervous system: there are nerves that enervate the diaphragm (and thoracic muscles), which are critical to muscular manipulation of the lung volume.

Endocrine: see renin-angiotensin system.

Excretory: perhaps the surfactant excretions that decrease surface energies, so that the lung doesn't collapse onto itself.  (+ info)

How does the digestive, circulatory, and respiratory systems work together?

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This is for a science project due tomorrow, I have the main part done but I'm having trouble answering these questions:

How do the digestive and respiratory systems work together?

How do the digestive and circulatory systems work together?

How do the respiratory and circulatory systems work together?
Digestive and respiratory work together because the lungs and will supply the blood with o2 and that will travel threw the circulatory system via arteries, veins, and capillaries. the o2 can then be absorbed in the muscles used in the digestive system to break up food and use it for energy.the circulatory and repertory work together to supply the body with o2 and to remove co2. the lungs will take in o2 and will go into small tubes called bronchioles. these will then connect into aveoli then to capillaries. the capillaries then transfer the 02 into the heart to pumped throughout the body. hope this helps good luck  (+ info)

What happens in your respiratory system when you inhale dust?

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Say a big cloud of dust flies in your face while cleaning out a closet… you will probably cough and sneeze.
In addition to these violent exhalations, what are the parts of the respiratory system that are working to keep dust out of your lungs? And what are they doing?
That's what the upper respiratory system is all about.If you breathe the dust in through your nose, dust particles get trapped in the mucous membrane right away but what gets by is caught up in the nasal passages with the turbinates. In the nasal cavity air swirls around a bit and that increases the amount of dust that gets trapped when it hits the walls. Now you're down to the pharynx where you've got the epiglottis and a number of other structures there that are lined with moist membranes.All of these trap the dust also. What gets by the larynx and into the trachea has a real problem because the mucous membranes there are much more responsive to inhaled foreign bodies. Mucous is produced by the glands that line the airways. This traps whatever remains of the dust. Now there are structures in your airways that look like little hairs but they are anything but. They are called cillia and their responsibility is a wave like motion to move the excess mucous escalator fashion back up towards the trachea. Once enough mucous gets into the trachea it stimulates a cough, if you haven't already and expels the dust out.  (+ info)

How much does a respiratory therapist with an associates degree make?

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I should be starting the Respiratory Therapist 2 yr program next fall and was wondering how much I would start out making in the Raleigh/Durham area. Any info on the subject would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
An R.T. friend of mine said to expect anywhere between $14-$18 an hour. In some cities it is more.  (+ info)

How to become a respiratory therapist in New Jersey?

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I am thinking about becoming a respiratory therapist, but I am unsure where to start. I live in central NJ and wanted to find out more about this career. What schools are there that offer this program and what is the starting salary? Thank you.
An RT program is a 2 year AAS program. (YOU can get a BS but it is not needed) OFten done at community college, The starting salary starts between 15 and 20 hour. It is a good job for the amount of education. There are lots of jobs. You can work at a hospital, PFT lab, sleep lab, dme sales, home care, nursing homes, and asthma clinics.

http://www.aarc.org/education/accredited_programs/

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What everyday system is similar to how your respiratory system works?

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I need help thinking of ways the respiratory works. So if someone can think of a system that works like your respiratory system does, that would be great :)
If you dont understand my question, think of this; muscles work the same way a rubber band does.
yellow chickens  (+ info)

How are microorganisms prevented from causing infections in lower respiratory system?

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Describe how microorganisms are prevented from entering the upper respiratory system.
How are they prevented from causing infections in the lower respiratory system?
Hair like cilia cells beat in rhythem within your respiratory tract thus expelling them. Also there are globlet cells that secret mucus that traps micro organisms and the hair cell sweep them upwards. Eventually you will end up spitting it out or it can be swallowed and eliminated via your digestive tract  (+ info)

How would you expect this to affect blood ph and respiratory rate and is this a state of acidosis or alkalosis?

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Patient ingested E Coli and was diagnosed with food poisoning and has had chronic diarrhea for the past 24 hours. The patient has a medical history of Chron's Disease. The diarrhea has been going on nonstop for 24 hours. How would you expect this to affect the blood ph and respiratory rate? Is the patient suffering from a state of acidosis or alkalosis and would you expect this to be related to metabolic or respiratory disorder and why?
To answer this, you need more information. Renal function and pulmonary function will influence the end result. Also the activity of the Crohn's needs to be established, and whether an enteroenteric fistula is present.

However: Assuming he has non-secretory diarrhea (ie not bicarbonate wasting as in a villous adenoma of the colon), then the primary event will be a metabolic alkalosis due to volume contraction. If his kidney function is normal, he will attempt to retain sodium (along with bicarbonate) and lose potassium in the urine. Due to some fairly complex actions in the proximal and distal tubule, he will effectively retain bicarbonate, leading to the alkalosis.

If he has normal pulmonary function, he will probably not have a respiratory compensation (it would have to be hypoventilation, which is hard to do unless other things are going on (such as sedatives, altered level of conciousness etc).

As time goes by, and if the diarrhea persists, in the absence of volume replacement, he will ultimately develop pre-renal azotemia, which will affect the metabolic component (he will develop a metabolic acidosis that is distinct from the metabolic alkalosis he already has).

If he goes on to develop hypeovolemic shock, other things come into play - etc etc etc.

Its not always straighforward. I hope this helps.  (+ info)

What are the requirements for becoming a respiratory therapist?

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Are there any vocational schools in San Diego that teach respiratory therapy or do I have to go to a regular college? How much does it cost and how long does it take ?
Resp therapy is a 2 year degree. It is generally housed at a community college
cost depends on the school. I went to a state community college and it was less than 8 thousand for the 2 years about 6 years ago.


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