AARC Perspectives

Behind the Breath: Recent Grads Discuss Journey to Being an RT

In this episode of the AARC Behind the Breath podcast, we chat with Adam Ibrahim and Ashley Stetler, recent graduates of the University of Maryland Medical Center. They discuss their passion, insights, and fresh perspectives on the profession. They also share how their journey from student to practitioner is helping shape their vision for the future of respiratory therapy. Whether you're a seasoned RT, a student, or someone just entering the field, this is a not-to-be-missed motivational conversation with these rising RTs!Other Resources Video of Live podcast RT NextGen Online CommunitySend us a text

Behind the Breath: The Heart of an Air Force RT

In this episode of AARC's Behind the Breath podcast, we chat with CMSgt James Woods, RRT, USAF, Chief, Medical Enlisted Force and Air Force Medical Command Senior Enlisted Leader, Office of the Air Force Surgeon General. Chief Woods shares insights into the unique world of military respiratory therapy, from daily life and deployments to his experiences working with Critical Care Air Transport Teams (CCATT), and helping the Air Force Surgeon General shape the future of Air Force medicine in preparation for large-scale combat operations. Additional ResourcesVideo Podcast AARConnect Military CommunitySend us a text

Behind the Breath: Maria Madden Discusses The Importance of Mentors

In this episode of the Behind the Breath podcast AARC member Maria Madden, RRT, RRT-ACCS, FAARC, respiratory education coordinator at the University of Maryland Medical Center sits down with Vice President of Membership and Customer Care, Monique Kimmel to discuss Maria's passion for education, advocacy, the future of respiratory care and the importance of building meaningful professional relationships early on in your career. Additional ResourcesAARConnect Mentor CommunityBehind the Breath with Maria Madden videoSend us a text

Behind the Breath: Marjorie Cullinan, Diagnostics and Mentoring Journey

In this episode of Behind the Breath, Marjorie Cullinan, MSHA, RRT, RRT-NPS, RPFT, Operations Manager of Pulmonary Function Testing at Yale New Haven Hospital, sits down with AARC Vice President of Membership and Customer Care, Monique Kimmel to discuss the importance of AARC resources and networking in the Diagnostics Specialty Section, her journey in adult and pediatric respiratory critical care, and how her mentors help shape her career.Additional Resources AARC Diagnostics Specialty SectionBehind the Breath Video with Marjorie Cullinan and Monique KimmelSend us a text

Behind the Scenes - Research - New CPG Published on Pediatric Critical Asthma

This episode of the AARC Perspectives podcast discusses AARC's newest Clinical Practice Guideline on pediatric critical asthma with Lynda Goodfellow, EdD, RRT, FAARC, AARC Director of CPGs, and lead author Benjamin White, MD, MA, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Critical Care at the University of Utah. They discuss how this CPG was developed and summarize its recommendations, limitations, and why more research is needed. Additional ResourcesPediatric Critical Asthma CPGSend us a text