Debbie Bunch
Debbie Bunch has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of North Texas and lives in Dallas, Texas. She has spent many years writing for the AARC on topics ranging from clinical innovations to management. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, reading, photography, and spending time with friends, family, and her rescue pup Juju.
VAP Prevention Strategies in Neonates
Which strategies are best at preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in…
Calculated Serum Osmolality May be a Valuable Addition to Extubation Assessment
Clinicians typically focus on respiratory mechanics and spontaneous breathing tr…
Overuse of Rescue Inhalers Linked to Increased Risk for Cardiovascular Diseases
Overuse of rescue inhalers is generally a red flag for clinicians, suggesting th…
Could $600 Help Smokers Kick the Habit for Good?
They say money talks, and when it comes to quitting smoking, that may be true. A…
Kids with Asthma Who Live in Vaping Households Have Worse Outcomes
Secondhand smoke has been a topic of discussion among health care officials for…
Chronic Respiratory Disease in the U.S.
A recent study published by The Lancet Respiratory Medicine crunched the numbers…
What Does it Mean to be a Skills-Driven Organization?
As a respiratory therapist, you have to complete continuing education courses to…
Joyner, 2026 Jimmy A. Young Medal Recipient, Gives Back to Profession
Listen to more about Dr. Joyner’s journey on the AARC Perspectives Podcast. As…
VA/DoD Publish New Tobacco Use Treatment Guideline
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Defense (DoD) hav…
Risk Factors Associated with Post-COVID-19 in Patients with COPD and Asthma
COPD and asthma patients often suffer from prolonged symptoms following a bout o…
ATS Addresses NIV Strategies for Adults with Acute Respiratory Failure
Knowing which noninvasive ventilation (NIV) strategy to employ for which patient…
Mother-Daughter RTs: Candy Spurling and Kaitlin Barnes
When Candy Spurling, MEd, BSRC, RRT, RRT-ACCS, became a single mother of a three…
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