Home Monitoring of High-Risk Individuals Receiving Opioids Post Orthopedic Surgery.

Postoperative patients receiving opioids are at risk for morbidity and mortality caused by opioid-induced respiratory depression (OIRD). Guidelines advocate electronic monitoring for OIRD during postoperative hospitalization, but the utility of home monitoring following ambulatory surgery has not been assessed. We describe the utilization of capnography and pulse oximetry in an ambulatory orthopedic cohort to determine subject/home caregiver acceptance and utility of continuous monitors at home.

Using an Interactive Decision Model to Train and Evaluate High-Flow Nasal Cannula Therapy Knowledge.

Respiratory therapy training is an educational space that relies on clinical practice to assist respiratory therapists (RTs) in making split-second decisions in emergency situations. A large percentage of education programs in the field have turned to simulation training to address this critical training need. Research indicates that while respiratory therapy simulation training is effective, its implementation faces challenges such as high costs, limited faculty expertise, gaps in skill and content coverage, and the need for proper learner support.