On Wednesday, February 18th the Respiratory Therapy (RT) program welcomed TidalHealth, Peninsula Regional clinical education staff and anesthesia team members for an interprofessional Airway Series skills training seminar. TidalHealth clinical educator Zach Townsend, BSN, RN, CNOR presented to senior RTs on requirements for surgical attire in the operating room (OR), protective equipment worn during surgical procedures, and how to minimize the risk of contamination when moving around a sterile field. Afterwards, the anesthesia team and RT clinical faculty instructor Taylor Zimmerman, BS, RRT led skills training on differing techniques and patient-specific nuances to performing live intubations (pictured). A truly collaborative and engaging evening for all, the RT program thanks Zach and anesthesia team for volunteering time and expertise for this unique student learning opportunity.
