The Future of Respiratory TherapyBy entering the field of respiratory therapy, one enters a growing field of opportunity. There are continually job opportunities in this field, while there is also increasing growth in technology and developments in the field such as drugs, techniques and other aspects. Respiratory therapy refers to both an area of ​​clinical medicine and a separate field. health care profession. During the 20th century, health care underwent many fundamental transformations. Here are 10 possible predictions of what might happen in the future of respiratory care: (1) Less emphasis on increasing PaO2 as the primary goal in the management of patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure . (2) Greater attention paid to the adequacy of tissue oxygenation in these patients, whatever the PPaO2, and to the emergence of "permissive hypoxemia", analogous to permissive hypercapnia, in their support. (3) Smarter monitors that display less information but process it more, while interacting directly with ventilators and other devices to modify therapeutic interventions. (4) Increased use and expertise in non-invasive ventilation, with a corresponding decrease in intubations and complications, in the treatment of patients with acute exacerbations of COPD. (5) Increased use of triage in the intensive care unit, including earlier determination of the appropriateness of maximal supportive intervention. (6) Increased use of patient assessment and management protocols, in all clinical settings. (7) Increased awareness, expertise and resources in palliative care, with a more active and recognized role for respiratory therapists. (8) Accelerate progress in smoking cessation and prevention, and early detection and intervention in COPD, led by the respiratory care profession. (9) A growing presence and impact of respiratory therapists as care coordinators and providers in home care. (10) A continuing and growing role for the journal RESPIRATORY CARE in disseminating research findings, clinical practice guidelines, protocols, and practical educational materials in all areas of the field. The future of careers for respiratory therapists is also on the rise. Regardless of the level of education or degree one chooses, there are many opportunities in this field of study. The profession has grown rapidly since I...... middle of paper ......search for labor. The future of respiratory therapy is great. The career opportunities are great. They are constantly growing and offer great incentives to people mid-career. In addition, research is developing. It is evident that there will be great growth and opportunities for research in the future in the field of respiratory therapy. New drugs will be found, new treatments will be accessible and new equipment will help solve future problems and come to the aid of respiratory therapists.ReferencesEnter PubMed - Analysis of contemporary and future respiratory therapy. Retrieved December 15, 2004 from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.govJob Outlook – American Respiratory Care Association. Retrieved December 15, 2004From http://www.aarc.org/career/be_an_rt.aspRespiratory Therapy: School of Allied Medical Professions. Retrieved December 15, 2004, from http://amp.osu.edu/future/rtherapy.cfmRoadmap for Medical Research. Retrieved December 15