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Respiratory Therapy - South Bend-Elkhart

Mechanical Ventilation

Vent World
A comprehensive resource devoted to mechanical ventilators.
Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation (McGill University)
PPT presentation.
Ventilators and Ventilator Accessories EUAs (FDA)
Online ICU Guidebook (UIC)

Blood Gases

Interactive Oxyhemoglobin Dissociation Curve
This site calculates the oxyhemoglobin disassociation curve using the formulation GR Kelman.
The ABG Site
A site for professionals which explains ABGs and provides examples, practices and case studies.
Hemodynamics & Oxygenation
A British site with normal values and formulas for calculation.

Breath Sounds

Lung Sounds
Audio clips containing a variety of pulmonary related sounds.
The Auscultation Assistant
Listen to three different breath sounds on this site sponsored by UCLA.
Breath Sounds
A collection of breath sounds you can listen to online.
Breath Sounds
More breath sounds from Loyola University.

Chest Xrays

Chest X-Ray Atlas
"This atlas is organized into three headings: Pathology, Diseases, Radiologic signs. The atlas may be utilized by any student wishing to gain more knowledge regarding chest x-rays."