Home care.
As soon as the pediatric asthmatic leaves the hospital, emergency department, or physician's office, the provision of their care is in the hands of a parent or guardian, or themselves. Patients often require more intensive intervention by a health care professional. The respiratory therapist is a logical physician extender in the home. This Article explores home-based asthma disease management programs that are respiratory-therapist directed.
Kallstrom
T J
TJ
Director, Respiratory Care Services, Fairview Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio 44111, USA.
Lewarski
J S
JS
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