Respiratory Care
Overview
Respiratory Care is a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing the science and practice of respiratory care. It publishes high-quality research articles, case reports, and reviews that cover a wide range of topics related to respiratory therapy, pulmonary medicine, and critical care. With a focus on evidence-based practice and innovative approaches, this journal serves as a valuable resource for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance patient outcomes in respiratory care.
Details
Details
Abbr.
Respir Care
Publisher
Mary Ann Liebert
Start
1971
End
Continuing
Frequency
Monthly, <Dec. 1979->
p-ISSN
0020-1324
e-ISSN
1943-3654
Country
United States
Language
English
Specialty
Pulmonary Medicine
Metrics
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 2769
107
SJR / Ranks: 5662
761
CiteScore / Ranks: 6529
4.10
JIF / Ranks: 4316
2.5
Recent Articles
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Sumitani H, Miki K, Yamamoto Y, Mihashi Y, Nagata Y, Miyamoto S, et al.
Respir Care
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40067680
Improving the anaerobic threshold (AT) provides benefits by avoiding overload, especially for patients with advanced COPD. However, the variables related to improving AT are poorly known. The aim of this...
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Mazzola R, Bennion K, Hepworth M, Petersen G, Breeze G, Jensen K, et al.
Respir Care
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40067677
Postoperative patients receiving opioids are at risk for morbidity and mortality caused by opioid-induced respiratory depression (OIRD). Guidelines advocate electronic monitoring for OIRD during postoperative hospitalization, but the utility of...
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Luo L, Weiss T, Zorce A, Mirza S, Rintz J, Chen X, et al.
Respir Care
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40054854
Bedside ultrasound is widely utilized for critically ill patients, yet there is no standardized approach for teaching lung ultrasound to medical staff, particularly respiratory therapists (RTs), in the United States....
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Dietrich C, Robinson C, Sganzerla D, Falavigna M, Schneider D, Rezende Cardoso J, et al.
Respir Care
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40054853
Certain aspects of intensive care unit admission and care, including patient acuity and treatments to manage acute critical illnesses, can intensify loss of functionality and decrease quality of life after...
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LeTourneau W, de Moraes A
Respir Care
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40054852
Identifying the mechanisms of ventilator/ventilation-induced lung injury requires an understanding of the pulmonary physiology involved in the mechanical properties of the lung along with the involvement of the inflammatory cascade....
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Becker E, Moran E, Blonshine J, Rodriguez V, Blonshine S
Respir Care
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40054850
Technologists must assure the accuracy and precision of pulmonary function equipment prior to testing patients. This study aimed to identify the sources of failure and unacceptable submission rates for spirometry...
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Baker J, Berlinski A
Respir Care
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40045921
Asthma is a heterogeneous disease characterized by variable, reversible airway obstruction and hyper-responsive airways. In the United States, it is estimated nearly 25 million adults and children have asthma with...
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Chen X, Albuainain F, Li J
Respir Care
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40040429
Heated and humidified high-flow (HHHF) oxygen therapy is frequently used for spontaneous breathing tracheostomized patients when the ventilator is weaned off. However, the efficacy of in-line placement of nebulizer via...
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Bacharier L
Respir Care
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40040424
Children with severe asthma incur substantial disease-related morbidity. Despite treatment with inhaled corticosteroids and additional controller medications, many patients continue to experience recurrent exacerbations, impaired lung function, and diminished quality...