The February issue of AARC Times has been posted online, and here's a sampling of what you will find in it this time. The cover story, “Remembering a Full, Vibrant Life,” announces the 2011 AARC Photo Contest winner: Kerry McNiven, MS, RRT, of Simsbury, CT. Kerry sent us a picture of her mother in law, Julia L. McNiven, who had idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and was on oxygen. Kerry had helped Julia by shepherding her through the maze of health care required to treat her condition, serving as her advocate and medical proxy.
The article by Trina Limberg, BS, RRT, FAARC titled “What RTs Should Know About the Geriatric Patient,” provides some important insights into what to look for when providing care to older patients. RTs provide a lifeline to patients struggling with lung disease and play a valuable role in treatment adherence.
Also, we check in with some RT students to see how they have been fostering awareness of lung disease prevention and treatment in their communities. Our February issue is ready for viewing here.