My lungs hurt every time I think about the pft box
2025-12-07 12:45:03
540
MissMac+Pack :
a 20-something respiratory therapist who talked like the turtle from Finding Nemo kept my husband earth-side when he got ARDS. they're freaky little miracle workers
2025-12-07 07:44:49
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courtknee512 :
Everyone be quiet, Dr. Glaucomflecken is showing us RTs some love! ❤️This is great
2025-12-06 21:11:46
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user3111356137759 :
I only involve RT if I want my patients to breathe.
2025-12-06 19:06:52
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Spencer :
"Doctors don't give us any reason for the consult" lmao me walking into a patients room with no pulmonary history, on RA spo2 99%, clear BS, patient asks why they sent respiratory I respond "That's a great question, let me go ask"
2025-12-07 01:07:18
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pastyoureyesmilk :
they also yell for respiratory even when respiratory is standing at the head of the bed bagging the pt 😂
2025-12-07 00:40:38
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Erin L :
As a 26 yr RT, this is completely accurate 🩺🫁
2025-12-06 18:29:21
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irish_kolie :
usually whwn they're screaming WHERE IS RESPIRATORY!! We're in the room bagging at the head of the bed, right where we're supposed to be.
2025-12-07 12:31:04
578
LittleBowser :
“Heeeey boo, they just ordered a stat CT on the vented patient in room 10. You ready for a field trip? 😬” - Me to RT 50 times a night
2025-12-06 18:37:36
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Deb :
RT here, thanks for the recognition!
2025-12-06 20:05:25
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Cruist22 :
During Covid it was a nightmare with announcements for respiratory team 24/7.
2025-12-06 19:34:52
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hberryrn :
They’re severely underrated 💗
2025-12-06 20:04:38
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stewbee43 :
I worked overnight and had a patient with a trach. Didn’t have a lot of experience. I called RT for guidance and the RT that came up was SO helpful. He step-by-step explained what kind of trach the patient had, drawing a diagram!! Then he showed me how to suction how the patient wanted it. I will never forget him. Thank you Dave.
2025-12-07 08:20:53
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Jliongrrrl :
When I was a baby nurse in the ICU I made friends with all the RTs. They literally see more codes than anyone else in the hospital! They’re amazing in an emergency.
2025-12-07 00:06:31
190
Andra Parsons :
"BUT IT'S BEEPING AT ME?!?"
me, the nurse, to the RT 27 times a night
2025-12-07 09:44:25
266
heythereitsjules :
RT's saved my baby's life when he was 9 weeks old with RSV. We LOVE RT's in this house. ❤
2025-12-07 11:21:42
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Emily Aaliyah :
Former ICU nurse here. Love my RTs!!!
2025-12-06 20:39:34
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Celeste Johns :
It’s always “where’s respiratory?” But never “how’s respiratory?” ☹️
2025-12-12 22:40:01
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Waiting4Oxtail :
RTs were my heroes when I had a trach. They will always have a spot in line in front of me at TSA, in the buffet, at Disnet, etc.
2025-12-06 22:47:08
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Preston Goold :
will I ever be a respiratory therapist? nope. did I still watch the whole video? yup 👍🏼
2025-12-06 18:21:31
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levetiracetam :
As a physician, RTs are everything. Their expertise is beyond measure and when I am blessed with receiving some of their wisdom, I tuck it away into the treasure box part of my brain
2025-12-07 02:24:55
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Respiratory, this is Ashley :
Watching your keynote speech today at AARC congress and was moved to tears! Such a great video and a not to the RT community! Thank you for sharing your story today!!
2025-12-06 21:52:05
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JakeFromIT :
RTs rock! From a former ECMO patient currently breathing strong.
2025-12-06 19:22:35
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wyatteffnearp :
omg thank you! It's tiring. And to be paid so little while clinicians on all levels rely on us so heavily.
2025-12-06 19:06:12
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Lisa’s :
In some hospitals they are the ones that draw blood gases
2025-12-06 19:06:16
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