Hello all, I am a seasoned PT living in the USA and working in a hospital in the acute setting. I am always intrigued as to why Respiratory Therapists do not employ any chest physio as we know it but rather are drawn to the technical side viz nebulizers and high flow masks and oximizers. They have a responsibility in the ICU and Cardiac ICU for setting up and manipulating ventillators. I have never seen them do percs and vibes and postural drainage, especially when our high tech beds would lend themselves to the latter. Have P and V become old fashioned techniques. I'd love to hear what the rest of the world of Physios think. Thanks and looking forward to your input and coments.

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