THE KBRC NEWSLETTER

The KBRC newsletter is offered on behalf of the Board to provide important respiratory care information to the therapists in Kentucky and all surrounding states.

New! Summer 2008 Newsletter is here.
Newsletter Summer 2008 [PDF - 689KB]

Previous Newsletters

KBRC 2006 Fall Newsletter [PDF - 957KB]
Newsletter Summer 2007 Edition [PDF - 862KB]
Newsletter Fall/Winter 2007 [PDF - 765KB]

5 Months To Go: CFC Inhaler Phase-Out Deadline Looms
July 8, 2008

 With only five months to go until the phase-out of CFC propellants for albuterol inhalers, the FDA notes that up to 55% of inhaler users have still not transitioned to HFA medications. “As respiratory therapists, it’s time to act and make sure our patients are educated and aware of the changes that will occur,” said Tom Kallstrom, Chief Operating Officer of the AARC.
 Kallstrom, RRT, AE-C, FAARC, said that that there are several things that respiratory therapists should make sure their patients are aware of as the deadline for total phase-out of CFC inhalers hits on Jan. 1, 2009.
 “Make sure patients are aware of this change. Many patients still don’t know about it or understand the differences between CFC and HFA powered inhalers,” said Kallstrom.

Read the full article at: http://www.aarc.org/headlines/08/06/inhaler_phaseout/

Kentuckians Meet Forrest Bird at the AARC Conference in Orlando.

Congratulations to our KBRC Board members Anna Jones and Tami McDaniel! Who had the opportunity to meet Mr. Forrest Bird at the AARC Conference in Orlando, FL.
(from left to right) James Jones, Former KBRC Board member. Anna Jones, KBRC Board member. Forrest Bird, Inventor of the first respirator. Tami McDaniel, KBRC Board member and President of the KSRC.