ECG testing as a function of the respiratory therapy department.
The merger of cardiopulmonary and respiratory therapy services is under way, and the trend toward consolidation is likely to continue. Future-minded respiratory therapists are banking on cardiopulmonary skills to contribute to career growth.
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