Have you ever thought of the actual difference between Respiratory Therapy and Pulmonology? Well, if not, now you will. Many people are very unsure of what the actual difference is between a Respiratory Therapist and a Pulmonologist. Most know that they both deal with the same system in the body. The respiratory system is the main system that both occupations deal with. It is important to know the differences especially if you are wanting to look for the correct physician. It is very important to know and be able to tell Respiratory Therapy and Pulmonology apart because they do different things for their patients but when looking to become one or the other should always look at both sides and see the good and the bad of both of them. Although …show more content…
To begin with, it should be known what the definition is to both Pulmonology and Respiratory Therapy. “Pulmonology is a field of medicine that focuses specifically on diagnosing and treating disorders of the respiratory system” (Hansen). “A respiratory therapist (RT) is a healthcare worker who treats people with breathing or cardiopulmonary problems” (McKay). With that being said, Pulmonology focuses on the bigger picture and the diseases while Respiratory Therapy focuses mainly on the air way. Respiratory therapists deal with patients with Asthma, COPD and other disorders that have to do with the air way. Along with just about all the illnesses that Respiratory Therapists deal with, Pulmonologists also deal with some more serious issues such as, Lung cancer, and Lung Disease. Pulmonologists also deal with lung transplants. Both have very important jobs and both deal with the respiratory system just one handles the more serious …show more content…
One of the biggest differences between Pulmonology and Respiratory Therapy is the amount of schooling which leads to a huge difference in how much they get paid. Some other differences are their place of work and what it is that they tackle. Most people just look at what area they work on and what it is that they can cure and assist but it is important that as the patient you know roughly how much schooling they went through and what type of care they are going to be able to provide you with. Pulmonologists and Respiratory Therapist are two very important occupations that can assist with anything from breathing complications such as asthma to bigger situations like lung cancer or lung disease. Comparing them is very important because they are both very similar but one does make more and generally have their own practice while the other one works in a hospital and because of that they make
There are many responsibilities in being a Respiratory Therapist. Which include, performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Diagnostic procedures are the arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function studies, sleep studies, and more. Therapeutic procedures a...
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Physical Therapist plan out on how they going to help their patients and let them develop slowly, So the Injuries can heal properly. Physical Therapists have a assistant, So Physical Therapists Assistant work under of the Direction of a licensed Physical Therapist. The work of Physical Therapists assistants revolves around helping patients move , which means a lot of movement on the assistant part...
I have learned a lot between these two careers through this researcher paper that I have a better understanding what interest me more. I believe physical therapy is more relaxed and calm environment for my patients and me. Some physical therapist has crazy work hours but most of them have regular 5 to 9 hours and come home to family members who worked in this particular field one became a respiratory therapist and the other is still in school working on her Doctor of Physical Therapy. They both tell me that they love their jobs. In a personal interview with my cousin Hayley Bayne Told me "It's a wonderful feeling to work with my others. I enjoy the challenge of keeping them motivated and I am always doing something different everyday" (Bayne). This job also has a lot of perks depending on where or what field you want to work in. Besides keeping in shape, if I decided to do physical therapy in the sports field there is a very good chance that I can meet all sorts of famous athletes. A physical therapist treats patients that are suffering from physical injuries or disabilities by use of properties such as exercise, heat, water, electricity, and massages. The physical therapist evaluates clients and chooses a type of programming depending on the results of their evaluation. Reviewing results from job search engines will be an excellent way to observe the range of positions in the field with varied work environments and
The medical field consists of many specialties that could be hard to choose from. Once the options have been narrowed down, a life-changing choice has to be made. A more in-depth research session can help make an important decision such as this one. Two professions such as a doctor and a physical therapist can be intriguing but both still have their differences. This essay will further simplify a choice between becoming a doctor or becoming a physical therapist by further examining the education span, financial income, and daily routine for both professions.
The first thing I discovered about a Physical Therapist is what they exactly do. A Physical Therapist is someone who plans, organizes and participates in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injuries (MSChoices). This is important because I can see clearly how Physical Therapist has a good affect in a community. Physical Therapist also has to test and measure patient's strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity, or respiratory or circulatory
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A physical therapist will help an injured or sick person feel better and get their normal body functions back to normal again. A physical therapist will help strengthen the injured part of the patient so that a recurring injury is not likely to happen. They will also help a patient recover after a surgery, stroke, heart attack, or rehabilitate somebody that has had a life threatening event happen. The work environment for a physical therapist is usually in a hospital, although, they can provide home health care services or work in their own building. It is uncommon for a physical therapist to have a office in a physician's office. As of 2015, more than 200 programs to become a physical therapist were offered to obtain a required Doctor
In conclusion, there are many differences and similarities between LPN and RN. What they do, how long one needs to go to school to become a licensed Practical nurse and Registered Nurse. So now that you have a bit information about LPN and RN, hopefully it’s easier to choose which one you want to be based on the information that was provided. In my opinion it’s better to become a RN because the salary is higher even though the schooling it bit longer, but since the salary is higher you will make more money and work more comfortable places that you may
My mom said that my aunt and cousins have also an asthma when they were kids, this situation motivate me to take this course so that I can help all the patients with the lung and heart problems. Skyline college offer a respiratory care program that is accredited for two-year program and the program also offers an Associate of Science Degree in Respiratory Care which allows a graduate to become a licensed Certified Respiratory Therapist and also affords the opportunity to attain a higher level of credentialing (Registered Respiratory Therapist) that provide instruction and clinical practice. A student like me will learn from dedicated instruction who have practical experience in the field and will gain valuable hands-on experience through 800 hours of clinical and practice coordinated with sites in San Francisco and San Mateo
They help them improve their movement and if necessary, help with the pain. “They are an important part of rehabilitation and treatment of patients with chronic conditions or injuries.” They spend a lot of time on their feet, actively working with patients. The following are some of the things that physical therapist typically do: diagnose patients by watching them stand or walk, they set up a plan for their patients, use exercises to help relieve them from any pain, evaluate the patient's progress and they educate their families about the problem. The work of a physical therapist varies on the the type of injury they are working with. For example, a patient that lost mobility due to Parkinson’s disease needs different type of attention as to an athlete recovering from a sprained ankle. This field has five areas: Orthopedic Physical Therapists which mainly focus o the function of the musculoskeletal system as well as sport injuries. Geriatric Physical Therapist are therapist that focus on older adults and work with conditions such as arthritis, cancer, joint replacement, balance disorders, etc. Neurological Physical Therapist focus on neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s disease, brain injury, spinal cord injury and strokes. Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapist help people that struggle with cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions like heart attacks and chronic obstructive pulmonary
Respiratory assessment is a significant aspect of nursing practice. According to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, respiratory rate is the best indicator of an ill patient and it is the first observation that will demonstrate a problem or deterioration in condition (Philip, Richardson, & Cohen, 2013). When a respiratory assessment performed effectively on a patient, it can result in upholding patient’s comfort and independence in progress of symptom management. Studies have acknowledged that in spite of the importance of the respiratory rate (RR) it is documented rarely than the other vital signs in the hospital settings (Parkes, 2011). This essay will highlight the importance of respiratory assessment and discuss why nurses
I’ve always want to be something in the medical field since I was younger, but physical therapy never came across my mind until I was told by a friends mom that it was something she could see me being very good at. Ever since then I’ve been interested in it. Physical therapist think of and follow through with treatment plans for people who are injured or have an illness to help them move better, increase their strength, and/or relieve pain. I think I would be a good fit for this job because I enjoy working with people and I am very patient with people.
When it comes to healthcare careers, two careers people often seem confuse with one another are Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy. Many people with little to no medical background assume that an Occupational therapist is Physical therapist. The culprit could be word "therapist" that they share in common. There's a similarity between the two, but each are different on their own. They may work side by side and address many of the same issues; however, they are completely different careers.
Nursing Diagnosis I for Patient R.M. is ineffective airway clearance related to retained secretions. This is evidenced by a weak unproductive cough and by both objective and subjective data. Objective data includes diagnosis of pneumonia, functional decline, and dyspnea. Subjective data include the patient’s complaints of feeling short of breath, even with assistance with basic ADLs. This is a crucial nursing diagnosis as pneumonia is a serious condition that is the eighth leading cause of death in the United States and the number one cause of death from infectious diseases (Lemon, & Burke, 2011). It is vital to keep the airway clear of the mucus that may be produced from the inflammatory response of pneumonia. This care plan is increasingly important because of R.M.'s state of functional decline; he is unable to perform ADL and to elicit a strong cough by himself due to his slouched posture. Respiratory infections and in this case, pneumonia, will further impair the airway (Lemon, & Burke, 2011). Because of the combination of pneumonia and R.M's other diagnoses of lifelong asthma, it is imperative that the nursing care plan of ineffective airway clearance be carried out. The first goal of this care plan was to have the patient breathe deeply and cough to remove secretions. It is important that the nurse help the patient deep breathe in an upright position; this is the best position for chest expansion, which promotes expansion and ventilation of all lung fields (Sparks and Taylor, 2011). It is also important the nurse teach the patient an easily performed cough technique and help mobilize the patient with ADL's. This helps the patient learn to cough and clear their airways without fatigue (Sparks a...