SPRING AIRWAVES 2020
President’s Message
Sue Jones RRT FCSRT LSSBB RTSO President As we work through COVID-19 and the challenges it has created in our healthcare system, our lives and our economy, please know that we are here for you. […]
An Open Letter to the RT’s in Ontario
Kelly Hassall, RRT FCSRT MEd RTSO President Elect My Fellow RTs, I don’t typically write my own section in RTSO Airwaves but given the current circumstances I felt that perhaps it was appropriate to do so. […]
Editorial
Shawna MacDonald RRT FCSRT BEd Director; Editor-in-Chief, RTSO Airwaves Welcome to the Spring 2020 issue of RTSO Airwaves! Today’s focus continues to be on preparation, planning, personal protective equipment, and the various aspects of care and management of COVID-19 across the province. […]
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Research Interest Group (RIG) Update
Shirley Quach RRT HBSc Tina Yan HBSc RRT CHT Thank you to every RT for your dedication and contributions during this difficult time. […]
FEATURED ARTICLES
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
Benefits of NAVA for the Neonatal and Pediatric Population
Submitted by Desmond Chan, SRT, Harry Kanathasan, SRT, Sherry Said, SRT, Tanvi Patel, SRT
Neurally Adjusted Ventilatory Assist (NAVA) is used as an additional adjunct to assist in improving ventilation in pediatric patients […]