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Comprehensive Guide to Respiratory Therapy covering the history, professional practice, and educational foundations of respiratory care. Explore the development of respiratory therapy, the role and responsibilities of respiratory therapists, and the principles guiding patient assessment and treatment. Review key concepts related to respiratory anatomy and physiology, oxygen therapy, airway management, ventilation, and respiratory care procedures. This guide provides an organized overview for students and healthcare learners seeking to understand the profession, its clinical applications, and educational pathways while preparing for respiratory therapy coursework and examinations.

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How many respiratory therapists were there in the United
States in 2021?


Approximately 135,600




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What percentage of respiratory therapists work in hospitals or
acute care settings?


About 75%


Who is known as the 'father of medicine'?


Hippocrates




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What did Hippocrates believe about air?


He believed air contained an essential substance distributed to
the body by the heart.


What is the Hippocratic oath?


A pledge for physicians to follow certain ethical principles.


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