Author: dgibson

Q&A: How much PEP?

Q&A: How much PEP?

Question: How much PEP is delivered by the Aerobika OPEP? Answer: It’s flow dependent. More flow equals more PEP. As I tested the Aerobika at a normal flow rate, I achieved about 12cmH2O on a “1” setting, and about 20cmH2O on the “5” setting (maximum). Click to read more…

New BellaVista BiPaP Configuration

New BellaVista BiPaP Configuration

Most of you are aware that the BellaVista ventilator is capable of being used not only as a conventional ventilator, but also as a BiPAP, and High Flow Oxygen. Because of a shortage of V60s, 5 of our fleet of BellaVista ventilators have been configured Click to read more…

EZPAP Vs. Aerobika in Treatment of Rib Fractures

EZPAP Vs. Aerobika in Treatment of Rib Fractures

The following essay was generated using ChatGPT, with he command to “write an essay explaining why EZPAP was preferred over Oscillatory PEP (Aerobika) in the treatment of Rib Fractures. I have reviewed and validated the content and agree with the conclusion. You are free to Click to read more…

Morgan Mora Receives City Star

Morgan Mora Receives City Star

Once a month, in a presentation in the Children’s atrium, Chris Mowan, CEO of Medical City Dallas Hospital awards “City Stars” to those individuals that have gone above and beyond. This month, Respiratory Therapy Supervisor Morgan Mora was recognized for her contributions in the CICU. Click to read more…

Reena Mathew Receives Bee Award

Reena Mathew Receives Bee Award

The BEE (Being Exceptional Everyday) Award was created to complement The DAISY Award that is given to exemplary nurses. Our nurses could not do what they do for our patients without the outstanding teamwork of support staff members. The award was established to recognize staff Click to read more…

Metabolic Monitoring Calorimetry Study

Metabolic Monitoring Calorimetry Study

Click here to learn how to connect the Q-NRG Metabolic Monitor to the vent:

O2 Calibration – Bellavista

O2 Calibration – Bellavista

Perform Calibration weekly: if vent is ON patient it does a 1 point cal. If OFF patient does a 2 point cal. Double click the video below to fit to screen.

Incentive Spirometer

Incentive Spirometer

Heart & Spine: Please view the attached PowerPoint presentation and sign the record saying that you participated. Thanks!