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 of partial and total liquid ventilation in the paediatric population. There’s an increase in the prevalence of administration of surfactant for preterm infants in RT practice as well.

Elsewhere in Canada, Nunavut officially becomes Canada’s third territory and Julie Payette boards the International Space Station – the first Canadian in history. John F. Kennedy Jr. dies in a plane crash and the EURO becomes Europe’s new currency. Wayne Gretzky retires from the NHL, the PanAm Games are held in Winnipeg and Eaton’s files for bankruptcy. Finally, now critically-acclaimed TV shows The Sopranos and The West Wing make their debut, along with film favourites The Matrix, Sixth Sense and American Beauty.