The Vent Room
The Vent Room
The Vent Room
The Vent Room, where respiratory therapists come for a little inspiration.
The Vent Room Episode 17: Medical Entrepreneur
Welcome to 2021! This week Dr. Tabatha Dragonberry speaks to Benjamin Wang MD, a medical entrepreneur, who created the NeVAP subglottic suction endotracheal tube. They discuss his inspiration and how it went from idea to actuality.
Jan 28, 2021
28 min
The Vent Room Episode 16: BCV in Respiratory Patients
The week Dr. Tabatha Dragonberry speaks to Gary Mefford from Hayek Medical Devices. They talk about Biphasic Cuirass Ventilation (BCV) for respiratory care. Gary's passion for the respiratory profession shines through.
Nov 10, 2020
49 min
RT Reflections from NYC
This week Dr. Dragonberry speaks to Cheyenne Baird a travel respiratory therapist who worked in NYC during the height of the Covid pandemic.  She shares her experience and her personal reflections.
Sep 16, 2020
51 min
Episode 14: The Role of the NBRC
This week Dr. Tabatha Dragonberry spoke to Lori Tinkler, the CEO, of the NBRC. They discussion the role of the NBRC, continuing competency, and the More RTs campaign.
May 31, 2020
47 min
Episode 13: Proning the Non-vented COVID Patient
This Dr. Tabatha Dragonberry speaks to Nicole Kupchik MN, RN, CCRN about proning the non-vented COVID patient. Should we be doing this more often than we currently are?
Apr 28, 2020
24 min
Episode 12: HFNC and the COVID-19 Patient
Dr. Tabatha Dragonberry speaks to medical doctor Kirk Hinkley about the use of HFNC with the COVID-19 patient. The therapeutic approach with this patient population is changing as we learn more. Dr. Hinkley provides some tips on ways to decrease transmission and protect yourself.
Apr 12, 2020
18 min
Episode 11: Wellbeing in Chaos
This week Dr. Dragonberry speaks to Davida Gunter author of "Burning Out Won't Get You There." They talk about the challenges facing healthcare providers currently with Covid-19.
Apr 1, 2020
30 min
Episode 10: RT Quality Improvement Projects & AARC Open Forum
This week Dr. Tabatha Dragonberry is joined by Lexie Caraway. They discuss RT quality improvement projects and about Lexie's first submission to the AARC Open Forum.  Are you ready for your first submission?
Mar 5, 2020
18 min
The Vent Room Episode 9: RTs in Research
This week Dr. Tabatha Dragonberry speaks to Natalie Napolitano. Natalie tells us about her role as a research clinical specialist. Her desire for improving patient care kicked started her passion for research.
Feb 22, 2020
28 min
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