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May 13, 2009
Changes to the Use of Respiratory Equipment on Airlines
New regulations for the Air Carriers Access Act, 49 USC §41705 (2009), became effective on May 13, 2009. These regulations should help patients who require supplemental oxygen, CPAP, or noninvasive ventilation while flying, but there may be some growing pains as equipment manufacturers and airlines respond to the changes.
May 01, 2009
Independence at Home Act
Health-care reform is in the headlines on a daily basis and, while the ultimate outcome is unknown, it seems certain that changes to the current system are inevitable. An important piece of legistation has recently been reintroduced in Congress. The Independence at Home Act (S 1131, HR 2560) has important implications for health-care providers involved in caring for patients who are chronically ill, particularly providers involved in home care. The Independence at Home (IAH) Act targets the 10% of Medicare beneficiaries that consume more than 60% of Medicaire costs and have poor outcomes.
March 01, 2009
Home Care NetWork Online Puzzler

A 63-year-old retired radiologist was on vacation in Atlantic City. He had a mild upper respiratory tract infection approximately 1 week earlier. While in his hotel room, he noted the acute onset of orthopnea. He went to a local emergency room. In the ED, he reported orthopnea and dyspnea when bending over, but he could walk about two blocks on level ground. He denied cough, fever, wheezing, or sputum production. Review of systems was only notable for bilateral shoulder pain.

November 01, 2008
NetWork Special Presentations from CHEST 2008
All presentations are in read-only PDF format. Printing is restricted. To download a presentation to your computer, click on the presentation title.
December 01, 2007
Respiratory and Related Management of Patients With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Undergoing Anesthesia or Sedation

This statement on the management of patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) undergoing procedural sedation or general anesthesia represents the consensus opinion of a multidisciplinary panel convened under the auspices of the American College of Chest Physicians.

November 01, 2007
NetWork Special Presentations from CHEST 2007
All presentations are in read-only PDF format. Printing is restricted. To download a presentation to your computer, click on the presentation title.
January 01, 2006
Patient Instructions for Inhaled Devices In English and Spanish
These step-by step instructions are for patients and physicians. Select and print the appropriate sheets.
May 01, 2005
Management of Community-Acquired Pneumonia in the Home

The number of patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) who are being treated at home is increasing for a variety of reasons. These reasons include the increased availability and cost considerations of oral antibiotics that have been shown to be effective, as well as the consideration of patient and family preferences. However, there is still considerable variability in strategies for the management of patients with CAP.

May 01, 1998
Mechanical Ventilation Beyond the Intensive Care Unit

Chapter 1. Introduction: New Developments In most patients, mechanical ventilation is a short-term treatment used for up to 7 days to support or replace spontaneous breathing until the cause of respiratory failure resolves or results in death.