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  The Current Impact of Entry-Level Associate and Baccalaureate Degree Education on the Diversity of Respiratory Therapists

  Ellen A Becker and Xuan T Nguyen

  Respiratory Care December 2014, 59 (12) 1817-1824; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4187/respcare.03106
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  Open-Mouthpiece Ventilation Versus Nasal Mask Ventilation in Subjects With COPD Exacerbation and Mild to Moderate Acidosis: A Randomized Trial

  Antonello Nicolini, Mario Santo, Maura Ferrari-Bravo and Cornelius Barlascini

  Respiratory Care December 2014, 59 (12) 1825-1831; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4187/respcare.03009
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  Spirometric Standards and Patient Characteristics: An Exploratory Study of Factors Affecting Fulfillment in Routine Clinical Practice

  Jordi Giner, Vicente Plaza, Jordi Rigau, Judit Solà, Ignasi Bolíbar and Joaquín Sanchis

  Respiratory Care December 2014, 59 (12) 1832-1837; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4187/respcare.03066
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  Neurodegenerative Disorders Increase Decline in Respiratory Muscle Strength in Older Adults

  Vinicius S Sanches, Fabiana M Santos, Janainny M Fernandes, Mara LM Santos, Paulo T Müller and Gustavo Christofoletti

  Respiratory Care December 2014, 59 (12) 1838-1845; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4187/respcare.03063
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  Awareness of the 2010 Guidelines Implemented by the New York State Education Department for Respiratory Therapists in Their Role as Clinical Preceptors

  Stephen G Smith, John Brittelli and Lisa Benz Scott

  Respiratory Care December 2014, 59 (12) 1846-1850; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4187/respcare.03029
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  Sleep Apnea Risk in Subjects With Asthma With or Without Comorbid Rhinitis

  Fulvio Braido, Ilaria Baiardini, Donato Lacedonia, Fabrizio M Facchini, Francesco Fanfulla, Giorgia Molinengo and Giorgio W Canonica

  on behalf of the Italian Society of Respiratory Medicine (SIMeR)

  Respiratory Care December 2014, 59 (12) 1851-1856; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4187/respcare.03084
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  Enhanced Tracheostomy Wound Healing Using Maltodextrin and Silver Alginate Compounds in Pediatrics: A Pilot Study

  Larry D Hartzell, Tara N Havens, Brian H Odom, Tanya G Stillman, Jessica L Boswell, Charles M Bower and Gresham T Richter

  Respiratory Care December 2014, 59 (12) 1857-1862; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4187/respcare.02822
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  Effects of a Multidisciplinary Care Program on Disability, Autonomy, and Nursing Needs in Subjects Recovering From Acute Respiratory Failure in a Chronic Ventilator Facility

  Michele Vitacca, Mara Paneroni, Roberta Peroni, Luca Barbano, Valmira Dodaj, Giancarlo Piaggi, Fabio Vanoglio, Alberto Luisa, Amerigo Giordano and Piero Ceriana

  Respiratory Care December 2014, 59 (12) 1863-1871; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4187/respcare.03030
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  Physical Activity and Quality of Life Improvements of Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Completing a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program

  Ignacio A Gaunaurd, Orlando W Gómez-Marín, Carol F Ramos, Constanza M Sol, Meryl I Cohen, Lawrence P Cahalin, Diana D Cardenas and Robert M Jackson

  Respiratory Care December 2014, 59 (12) 1872-1879; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4187/respcare.03180
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  Thrombolysis Versus Anticoagulation for the Initial Treatment of Moderate Pulmonary Embolism: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

  Hong Chen, Cheng Ren and Hong Chen

  Respiratory Care December 2014, 59 (12) 1880-1887; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4187/respcare.03197
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  Effects of Different Levels of Pressure Support on Intra-Individual Breath-to-Breath Variability

  Monica R Cruz, Luciana M Camilo, Luis Felipe SC Paula, Andre M Japiassú, Alessandro Beda, Alysson R Carvalho, Fernando A Bozza and Denise M Medeiros

  Respiratory Care December 2014, 59 (12) 1888-1894; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4187/respcare.02853
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  Testing Spirometers: Are the Standard Curves of the American Thoracic Society Sufficient?

  Quentin Lefebvre, Thomas Vandergoten, Eric Derom, Emilie Marchandise and Giuseppe Liistro

  Respiratory Care December 2014, 59 (12) 1895-1904; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4187/respcare.02918
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  Effect of Applying Positive Pressure With or Without Endotracheal Suctioning During Extubation: A Laboratory Study

  Mauro F Andreu, Iris G Salvati, Mariana C Donnianni, Belén Ibañez, Mariana Cotignola and Marco Bezzi

  Respiratory Care December 2014, 59 (12) 1905-1911; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4187/respcare.03121
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  Cough Characteristics and FVC Maneuver in Cystic Fibrosis

  Daphna Vilozni, Moran Lavie, Miryam Ofek, Ifat Sarouk and Ori Efrati

  Respiratory Care December 2014, 59 (12) 1912-1917; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4187/respcare.03290
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  Access to Point-of-Care Tests Reduces the Prescription of Antibiotics Among Antibiotic-Requesting Subjects With Respiratory Tract Infections

  Carl Llor, Lars Bjerrum, Anders Munck, Josep M Cots, Silvia Hernández and Ana Moragas

  on behalf of the HAPPY AUDIT Investigators

  Respiratory Care December 2014, 59 (12) 1918-1923; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4187/respcare.03275