I have a nephew, Phil Matthewson that is a respiratory therapist in Detroit.
Detroit has become another hot spot with new cases spiking higher right now.
Of anybody in the medical field right now, his profession is in the front line.............getting massively exposed and having more patients then they can handle. Many of the patients with lives at stake and guys like Phil being the difference between life and death.
The most severe cases(and very contagious) that go on ventilators, all need constant care from a respiratory therapist.
They must not have enough respiratory therapists to handle the overload.
https://www.aarc.org/nn20-respiratory-therapists-warriors-in-the-fight-against-covid-19/
Respiratory Therapists: Warriors in the Fight Against COVID-19 - AARC |
Retired respiratory therapists coming back to work amid coronavirus crisis The North Carolina Respiratory Care Board said it has processed nearly 100 applications of respiratory therapists who want to return to their jobs. abc11.com |
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https://www.kgun9.com/news/coronavirus/tucson-respiratory-therapist-on-frontlines-of-coronavirus
Tucson respiratory therapist on frontlines of coronavirus TUCSON, Ariz. — In the emergency room, doctors and nurses are rushing to help the outbreak of patients with coronavirus, but among them are respiratory therapist. “We’re trying to take care ... www.kgun9.com |