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respiratory care
the health care profession providing, under qualified supervision, diagnostic evaluation, therapy, monitoring, and rehabilitation
of patients with cardiopulmonary disorders; it also employs educational activities to support patients and their families
and to promote cardiovascular health among the general public.
the care provided by members of this profession.
the diagnostic and therapeutic use of medical gases and their administering apparatus, environmental control systems, humidification,
aerosols, medications, ventilatory support, bronchopulmonary drainage, pulmonary rehabilitation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation,
and airway management.
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