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CRTO History

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We’ve highlighted key events from where the profession started through 1994, when the CRTO first officially opened its doors, to now. There might be a few memories in there for the Respiratory Therapists and undoubtedly, something you hadn’t heard before.  Take a step back to explore some significant landmarks in the Respiratory Therapy (RT) profession, CRTO achievements and some fun facts and events that were going on at the time.

 

needs update from last 5 years also

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2005

RRT Became the Legal Mandatory Designation for RTs

2005 In RT practice: Ventilator liberation through spontaneous breathing trials becomes increasingly more common practice. RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) became the legal mandatory designation for Respiratory Therapists  (GRT – Graduate Respiratory Therapist and PRT – Practical Respiratory Therapist, as well) when it was passed into law by the Ontario Government..Read More

2004

SARS Commission Asks CRTO & Members for Feedback

2004 The SARS commission asks the CRTO and its Members to provide views, opinions and recommendations on the Emergency Management Act and Health Protection and Promotion Act in June 2004. In world news of 2004 George W. Bush was re-elected president, Web 2.0 began and a massive earthquake in the..Read More

2003

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Brought to Canada

2003 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) was first brought to Canada in late February 2003. In the coming months, 44 people would die from SARS in Canada and 400 people would become ill. Ontario declared a public health emergency, a world travel advisory and faced international scrutiny. View SARS professional..Read More

2002

First Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Case: November 2002

2002 In early to mid 2000’s Patient Ventilator synchrony is enhanced through the increased use of new modes of ventilation such as Propotional Assist Ventilation (PAV) and Neurally Adjusted Ventilatory Assist (NAVA).  The end of 2002 brought the first SARS case. Scientists discovered Quooar (a dwarf planet), and Apple unveiled..Read More

2001

Clinical Trials to Investigate Inhaled Antibiotics

2001 On the Respiratory front, a large clinical trial is conducted in the U.S. to investigate the efficacy of using inhaled antibiotics to treat non-CF lower respiratory tract infections. In other news, Wikipedia was launched and Apple introduced the first iPod – two technologies that are still very relevant today...Read More

2000

ECMO Survival Rate Studies

2000 Observational studies show a 47 – 66% survival rate when extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is used as a mechanism for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. “The year 2000” – as everyone called it – was rung in with great excitement and anxiety. The ILOVEYOU virus and Y2K bug were great sources of..Read More

1999

1999 Sees Many Developments in RT Practice

1999 This year sees many developments in RT practice including the introduction of the LTV Series ventilator. In research, a consensus report is released on the indications for nocturnal nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) in chronic respiratory failure. A landmark study is also published in 1999 on the use..Read More

1998

First Video Laryngoscope Developed

1998 The first video laryngoscope is developed – the precursor to the Glidescope™. This tool drastically improves the process of tube placement and intubation for RTs by providing a real-time and unobstructed view of a patient’s airway. In 1998 there are 15 Respiratory Therapists per 100,000 people in Ontario, compared..Read More

1997

Developments in Regulation Targeting Harmful Smoking

1997 Ottawa passes the Tobacco Act, replacing the Tobacco Sales to Young Persons Act and the Tobacco Products Control Act. The new legislation provides standards for tobacco products, regulates access to tobacco, sets rules for labeling and promoting tobacco products, and puts rules in place for enforcing tobacco laws. Although..Read More

1996

Implementation of Lung Protection Strategies in Clinical Practice

1996 Patients are enrolled in the first four large multi-centre ARDSNet trials. This initiative leads to the implementation of lung protection strategies in Respiratory Therapy clinical practice. Also, 1996 marks the last show for Canada’s beloved children’s show Mr. Dressup while Everybody Loves Raymond, X-Files and Nash Bridges debut. The..Read More

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