title: Managing new technologies in respiratory care.
abstract: Capital equipment and technology administration, as outlined in this article, is one of many responsibilities for managers of respiratory care. Planning for 1, 5, and 10 years, strategic budgeting, and systematic evaluation of existing and future devices will assist in creating a successful equipment and technology program. A successful capital equipment and technology program will enable respiratory care practitioners to treat patients effectively with the proper tools for success.
authors.affiliation: Duke University Medical Center, 400 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27710, USA. Michael.gentile@duke.edu
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gentile
mesh_terms: D002201:Capital Expenditures; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D012138:Respiratory Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000639:trends*; D012139:Respiratory Therapy Department, Hospital / Q000191:economics; D013673:Technology Assessment, Biomedical; D014481:United States