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What is the main point of the personal journey shared in the text?
What is the main point of the personal journey shared in the text?
- The challenges of basic lab research
- The unpredictability of research outcomes (correct)
- The advantages of space exploration
- The limitations of clinical research
Why does the author mention that basic lab research sometimes gets a bad rap?
Why does the author mention that basic lab research sometimes gets a bad rap?
- To explain the misunderstanding about its purpose (correct)
- To emphasize its unimportance
- To discourage people from pursuing it
- To compare it with clinical research
What is emphasized as the beauty of starting down a research pathway?
What is emphasized as the beauty of starting down a research pathway?
- The financial rewards
- The ability to do more important research later on (correct)
- The immediate results
- The recognition from other scientists
What is highlighted as an important part of building a foundation of research knowledge and skills?
What is highlighted as an important part of building a foundation of research knowledge and skills?
What is the purpose of the albumin values mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the albumin values mentioned in the text?
What did the albumin values show about the experimental group of mice?
What did the albumin values show about the experimental group of mice?
What was the main purpose of sharing the research findings in a journal?
What was the main purpose of sharing the research findings in a journal?
How did basic science research inform clinical decision making at the Spinal Cord Injury Center?
How did basic science research inform clinical decision making at the Spinal Cord Injury Center?
What was the purpose of the Getaway Special module in the space shuttle?
What was the purpose of the Getaway Special module in the space shuttle?
Why did the professor want the students to study the effects of sudden rocket acceleration?
Why did the professor want the students to study the effects of sudden rocket acceleration?
What was the purpose of subjecting the mice to acceleration?
What was the purpose of subjecting the mice to acceleration?
What was the result of launching the mice as part of the experiment?
What was the result of launching the mice as part of the experiment?
Why was there a no launch group included in the experiment?
Why was there a no launch group included in the experiment?
What did the high levels of albumin detected in the launched mice suggest?
What did the high levels of albumin detected in the launched mice suggest?
What was the role of the sham launch group in the experiment?
What was the role of the sham launch group in the experiment?
What was found when comparing the sham launch group with the no launch control group?
What was found when comparing the sham launch group with the no launch control group?
What was unique about the rocket used in the experiment?
What was unique about the rocket used in the experiment?
What was the main purpose of developing a small launch site near the USF Baseball Stadium?
What was the main purpose of developing a small launch site near the USF Baseball Stadium?
What did the experiment aim to determine by accelerating mice?
What did the experiment aim to determine by accelerating mice?
What type of study is a case study considered to be?
What type of study is a case study considered to be?
In a case study, how do clinicians typically refer to it?
In a case study, how do clinicians typically refer to it?
What distinguishes a case study from studies involving statistical analysis?
What distinguishes a case study from studies involving statistical analysis?
What is the key focus of a case study?
What is the key focus of a case study?
What is the reason for placing the patient on a mechanical ventilator at night?
What is the reason for placing the patient on a mechanical ventilator at night?
What is the primary reason for using spring-loaded valves in the patient's strength training?
What is the primary reason for using spring-loaded valves in the patient's strength training?
Why does the patient use a trach cap with the cuff deflated during the day?
Why does the patient use a trach cap with the cuff deflated during the day?
What allows the patient to spend most of the day off the mechanical ventilator?
What allows the patient to spend most of the day off the mechanical ventilator?
What is the purpose of stopping the diaphragmatic pacer and placing the patient on a mechanical ventilator overnight?
What is the purpose of stopping the diaphragmatic pacer and placing the patient on a mechanical ventilator overnight?
What is the main focus of the rehabilitation institute developed by the patient and his wife?
What is the main focus of the rehabilitation institute developed by the patient and his wife?
What is the purpose of the diaphragmatic pacer mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the diaphragmatic pacer mentioned in the text?
Who is responsible for setting the rate, tidal volume, and other settings of the diaphragmatic pacer?
Who is responsible for setting the rate, tidal volume, and other settings of the diaphragmatic pacer?
Where are the olfactory sheathing cells obtained from for the experimental procedure developed by Dr. Carlos Lima in Portugal?
Where are the olfactory sheathing cells obtained from for the experimental procedure developed by Dr. Carlos Lima in Portugal?
What happens when the diaphragmatic pacer shoots electrical impulses into the diaphragm?
What happens when the diaphragmatic pacer shoots electrical impulses into the diaphragm?
What is the significance of mapping motor points on the underside of the diaphragm during surgery?
What is the significance of mapping motor points on the underside of the diaphragm during surgery?
Why was the patient transported to Portugal for the experimental procedure developed by Dr. Carlos Lima?
Why was the patient transported to Portugal for the experimental procedure developed by Dr. Carlos Lima?
What is the role of a registered respiratory therapist in managing a patient on a diaphragmatic pacer?
What is the role of a registered respiratory therapist in managing a patient on a diaphragmatic pacer?
How does a diaphragmatic pacer differ from a ventilator?
How does a diaphragmatic pacer differ from a ventilator?
What is significant about using carbon dioxide gas during surgery for implanting a diaphragmatic pacer?
What is significant about using carbon dioxide gas during surgery for implanting a diaphragmatic pacer?
What is crucial for placing olfactory sheathing cells from the cribriform plate directly into the area of spinal cord damage?
What is crucial for placing olfactory sheathing cells from the cribriform plate directly into the area of spinal cord damage?
What is emphasized as an important responsibility of a registered respiratory therapist in relation to a patient on a diaphragmatic pacer?
What is emphasized as an important responsibility of a registered respiratory therapist in relation to a patient on a diaphragmatic pacer?
What is the purpose of obtaining IRB approval?
What is the purpose of obtaining IRB approval?
Where did the service member receive neuro respiratory rehabilitation after arriving in the United States?
Where did the service member receive neuro respiratory rehabilitation after arriving in the United States?
What injury did the service member sustain as a result of a bullet wound?
What injury did the service member sustain as a result of a bullet wound?
What intervention was performed on the service member as the battle was continuing?
What intervention was performed on the service member as the battle was continuing?
In which country did the service member sustain the combat-related injury?
In which country did the service member sustain the combat-related injury?
What was the approximate angle at which the bullet came in?
What was the approximate angle at which the bullet came in?
What is the role of a case series in medical research?
What is the role of a case series in medical research?
What does a C3 Asia A injury indicate?
What does a C3 Asia A injury indicate?
What is the significance of obtaining consent from the patient?
What is the significance of obtaining consent from the patient?
Where did the case study of the 30-year-old Hispanic male special forces operative take place?
Where did the case study of the 30-year-old Hispanic male special forces operative take place?
What was done to stabilize the patient during phase one neuro rehabilitation rehab?
What was done to stabilize the patient during phase one neuro rehabilitation rehab?
Where were service members generally taken to if they cannot be stabilized in theater?
Where were service members generally taken to if they cannot be stabilized in theater?
What is the purpose of the abdominal binder mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the abdominal binder mentioned in the text?
Why are slow twitch muscle fibers important in the diaphragm?
Why are slow twitch muscle fibers important in the diaphragm?
What is the main advantage of 21st century diaphragmatic pacing over 20th century diaphragmatic pacing?
What is the main advantage of 21st century diaphragmatic pacing over 20th century diaphragmatic pacing?
What percentage of the diaphragm is functional in a C3 complete injury?
What percentage of the diaphragm is functional in a C3 complete injury?
How do fast twitch muscle fibers in the diaphragm differ from slow twitch fibers?
How do fast twitch muscle fibers in the diaphragm differ from slow twitch fibers?
What surgical technique is used for 21st century diaphragmatic pacing?
What surgical technique is used for 21st century diaphragmatic pacing?
What does a predominance of slow twitch fibers in the diaphragm allow?
What does a predominance of slow twitch fibers in the diaphragm allow?
Why is it difficult to ventilate with a C3 complete injury?
Why is it difficult to ventilate with a C3 complete injury?
What does the abdominal binder help to prevent?
What does the abdominal binder help to prevent?
What do slow twitch fibers in the diaphragm have a high resistance to?
What do slow twitch fibers in the diaphragm have a high resistance to?
What advantage does laparoscopic surgery offer for diaphragmatic pacing?
What advantage does laparoscopic surgery offer for diaphragmatic pacing?
What is the primary reason for transplanting olfactory sheathing cells into the spinal cord?
What is the primary reason for transplanting olfactory sheathing cells into the spinal cord?
What is the objective of placing the patient on the Erigo machine?
What is the objective of placing the patient on the Erigo machine?
What is the main purpose of using the NM3 monitor during rehabilitative sessions?
What is the main purpose of using the NM3 monitor during rehabilitative sessions?
What is the function of the spring-loaded valves used for inspiratory and expiratory resistance strength training?
What is the function of the spring-loaded valves used for inspiratory and expiratory resistance strength training?
Why are olfactory sheathing cells minced up before being transplanted into the spinal cord?
Why are olfactory sheathing cells minced up before being transplanted into the spinal cord?
What is the role of astrocytes in relation to neurons?
What is the role of astrocytes in relation to neurons?
What is the primary role of the dura mater in the surgical procedure described?
What is the primary role of the dura mater in the surgical procedure described?
Why does the patient need to consciously push during therapy sessions in front of a mirror?
Why does the patient need to consciously push during therapy sessions in front of a mirror?
What is the main purpose of using a sling to transport the patient from wheelchair onto a mat?
What is the main purpose of using a sling to transport the patient from wheelchair onto a mat?
What is emphasized as being equivalent to exercising biceps at the gymnasium?
What is emphasized as being equivalent to exercising biceps at the gymnasium?
What is the primary role of glial stem cells when transplanted into the spinal cord?
What is the primary role of glial stem cells when transplanted into the spinal cord?
What is the main objective of using a dynamic tilt table or robotic walking machine during rehabilitation?
What is the main objective of using a dynamic tilt table or robotic walking machine during rehabilitation?
What is the primary focus of the educational research study mentioned in the text?
What is the primary focus of the educational research study mentioned in the text?
How does SPSS, as mentioned in the text, aid in educational research?
How does SPSS, as mentioned in the text, aid in educational research?
What is the role of the research practicum in relation to sophomores, as mentioned in the text?
What is the role of the research practicum in relation to sophomores, as mentioned in the text?
Why is the article on respiratory therapy considered important according to the text?
Why is the article on respiratory therapy considered important according to the text?
What was the purpose of the partnership established in 2017 between the Department of Respiratory Therapy and the HCC Foundation?
What was the purpose of the partnership established in 2017 between the Department of Respiratory Therapy and the HCC Foundation?
What role do students play in clinical research according to the text?
What role do students play in clinical research according to the text?
What is the main focus of the clinical research practicum mentioned in the text?
What is the main focus of the clinical research practicum mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of using the statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of using the statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) mentioned in the text?
What does the data view of the statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) display according to the text?
What does the data view of the statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) display according to the text?
What is one important use of the information gleaned from research by educators as mentioned in the text?
What is one important use of the information gleaned from research by educators as mentioned in the text?
What is one significant aspect of laparoscopic surgery mentioned in relation to diaphragmatic pacing?
What is one significant aspect of laparoscopic surgery mentioned in relation to diaphragmatic pacing?
In what way does clinical educators' use of research differ from that of clinical researchers according to the text?
In what way does clinical educators' use of research differ from that of clinical researchers according to the text?
What is emphasized as an important responsibility of a registered respiratory therapist in relation to a patient on a diaphragmatic pacer?
What is emphasized as an important responsibility of a registered respiratory therapist in relation to a patient on a diaphragmatic pacer?
What is one important aspect of astrocytes mentioned in relation to neurons?
What is one important aspect of astrocytes mentioned in relation to neurons?
What is one significant aspect of using carbon dioxide gas during surgery for implanting a diaphragmatic pacer?
What is one significant aspect of using carbon dioxide gas during surgery for implanting a diaphragmatic pacer?
What was emphasized as an important part of building a foundation of research knowledge and skills?
What was emphasized as an important part of building a foundation of research knowledge and skills?
What type of statistical test is recommended when comparing the mean of three or more groups?
What type of statistical test is recommended when comparing the mean of three or more groups?
What information is needed to perform a t-test?
What information is needed to perform a t-test?
What does a p-value of less than 0.001 indicate?
What does a p-value of less than 0.001 indicate?
When should an analysis of variance be used instead of a t-test?
When should an analysis of variance be used instead of a t-test?
What do the descriptive statistics for the various classes include?
What do the descriptive statistics for the various classes include?
What is the main purpose of providing a graphical representation of the data using a statistical package like SPSS?
What is the main purpose of providing a graphical representation of the data using a statistical package like SPSS?
What does it indicate if the improvement in pre-prep quizzes for different classes appears virtually standing still over time?
What does it indicate if the improvement in pre-prep quizzes for different classes appears virtually standing still over time?
What do the post CRP research skill scores for different sophomore classes reveal?
What do the post CRP research skill scores for different sophomore classes reveal?
Why has an analysis of variance been conducted for the research skill scores?
Why has an analysis of variance been conducted for the research skill scores?
What has been done in an effort to address the statistically significant difference between on-site and online group skill levels?
What has been done in an effort to address the statistically significant difference between on-site and online group skill levels?
What is the significance of establishing a dialogue with other programs that have had similar issues?
What is the significance of establishing a dialogue with other programs that have had similar issues?
What is the primary focus of the NM3 device in clinical research?
What is the primary focus of the NM3 device in clinical research?
Why is volumetric capnography considered better than end-tidal CO2 monitoring?
Why is volumetric capnography considered better than end-tidal CO2 monitoring?
What does carbon dioxide elimination provide continuous feedback about?
What does carbon dioxide elimination provide continuous feedback about?
What is the significance of using the NM3 device for real-time monitoring?
What is the significance of using the NM3 device for real-time monitoring?
What gas is traditionally used as a tracer gas in the Fick equation to measure cardiac output?
What gas is traditionally used as a tracer gas in the Fick equation to measure cardiac output?
In the modified Fick equation, what gas is used as a tracer gas instead of oxygen to measure cardiac output?
In the modified Fick equation, what gas is used as a tracer gas instead of oxygen to measure cardiac output?
What is the preferred tracer gas used by the NM3 to derive a cardiac output measurement?
What is the preferred tracer gas used by the NM3 to derive a cardiac output measurement?
What protocol/data sheet is used at the bedside to record cardiac output measurements?
What protocol/data sheet is used at the bedside to record cardiac output measurements?
What statistical method is used to determine if there has been a change in terms of cardiac output and other cardiopulmonary variables on the part of the patient?
What statistical method is used to determine if there has been a change in terms of cardiac output and other cardiopulmonary variables on the part of the patient?
What is used to find out what the standard deviation is for the cardiac output measurements?
What is used to find out what the standard deviation is for the cardiac output measurements?
What are the three physiologic functions involved in the removal of carbon dioxide from the body, as mentioned in the text?
What are the three physiologic functions involved in the removal of carbon dioxide from the body, as mentioned in the text?
What does a decrease in circulation cause, as indicated in the text?
What does a decrease in circulation cause, as indicated in the text?
What is crucial for evolving carbon dioxide from the body out into the atmosphere?
What is crucial for evolving carbon dioxide from the body out into the atmosphere?
What will be observed during phase two of the volumetric capnogram tracing?
What will be observed during phase two of the volumetric capnogram tracing?
What does volumetric capnography monitor in addition to N-tidal CO2?
What does volumetric capnography monitor in addition to N-tidal CO2?
What is breath-by-breath integration of N-tidal CO2 and flow used to calculate in volumetric capnography?
What is breath-by-breath integration of N-tidal CO2 and flow used to calculate in volumetric capnography?
What is the central focus of using volumetric capnography in measuring carbon dioxide elimination from the body?
What is the central focus of using volumetric capnography in measuring carbon dioxide elimination from the body?
What is a key indicator of circulatory or ventilatory changes occurring in a negative direction, according to the text?
What is a key indicator of circulatory or ventilatory changes occurring in a negative direction, according to the text?
What information can be derived by integrating flow with N-tidal CO2?
What information can be derived by integrating flow with N-tidal CO2?
What is the function of the capnostat sensor in the NM3 device?
What is the function of the capnostat sensor in the NM3 device?
What is a key advantage of using volumetric capnography as described in the text?
What is a key advantage of using volumetric capnography as described in the text?
What is the purpose of the rebreathing valve controlled by the computer in the NM3 device?
What is the purpose of the rebreathing valve controlled by the computer in the NM3 device?
What physiological variables can be estimated by integrating carbon dioxide and flow using the capnostat and differential pneumatic?
What physiological variables can be estimated by integrating carbon dioxide and flow using the capnostat and differential pneumatic?
What is a key advantage of measuring cardiac output using the NM3 device?
What is a key advantage of measuring cardiac output using the NM3 device?
What is the role of the CO2 flow sensor in the NM3 device?
What is the role of the CO2 flow sensor in the NM3 device?
What is one function of the Trilogy mechanical ventilator in conjunction with the NM3 device?
What is one function of the Trilogy mechanical ventilator in conjunction with the NM3 device?
What can be inferred from using an analog lung in conjunction with the NM3 device?
What can be inferred from using an analog lung in conjunction with the NM3 device?
What physiological variables can be monitored using capnography as described in the text?
What physiological variables can be monitored using capnography as described in the text?
What is indicated by using spring-loaded valves in strength training for the patient?
What is indicated by using spring-loaded valves in strength training for the patient?
Why was it historically challenging to measure cardiac output noninvasively before using devices like NM3?
Why was it historically challenging to measure cardiac output noninvasively before using devices like NM3?
What is the main focus of unit 3.5, NRC and PFTs for rural ALS patients?
What is the main focus of unit 3.5, NRC and PFTs for rural ALS patients?
What is the Cochrane Library known for?
What is the Cochrane Library known for?
Why is becoming conversant with the best available scientific evidence important for providing patient care?
Why is becoming conversant with the best available scientific evidence important for providing patient care?
What is the role of transdisciplinary teams in delivering chronic clinically complex care?
What is the role of transdisciplinary teams in delivering chronic clinically complex care?
What was the main benefit of impulse oscillometry over spirometry for identifying airway resistance?
What was the main benefit of impulse oscillometry over spirometry for identifying airway resistance?
What was the publication where the benefits of impulse oscillometry in early detection of respiratory impairment were reported?
What was the publication where the benefits of impulse oscillometry in early detection of respiratory impairment were reported?
What was the primary outcome of adopting impulse oscillometry for clinical surveillance?
What was the primary outcome of adopting impulse oscillometry for clinical surveillance?
What was the impact of the introduction of the transdisciplinary model of care in 2011?
What was the impact of the introduction of the transdisciplinary model of care in 2011?
What was the main reason for the delay in baseline spirometry to subsequent spirometry for patients in rural areas?
What was the main reason for the delay in baseline spirometry to subsequent spirometry for patients in rural areas?
What was recommended by the transdisciplinary team to address the challenge faced by patients in rural areas?
What was recommended by the transdisciplinary team to address the challenge faced by patients in rural areas?
What was the change observed in the average survival of patients with ALS after the adoption of the transdisciplinary model of care?
What was the change observed in the average survival of patients with ALS after the adoption of the transdisciplinary model of care?
What was revealed by Dr. Halamine's retrospective chart review conducted on patients in rural sections of the catchment area?
What was revealed by Dr. Halamine's retrospective chart review conducted on patients in rural sections of the catchment area?
What was recommended by the transdisciplinary team to address the delayed baseline spirometry to subsequent spirometry for patients in rural areas?
What was recommended by the transdisciplinary team to address the delayed baseline spirometry to subsequent spirometry for patients in rural areas?
What was the impact of the introduction of the transdisciplinary model of care on patient survival after four years?
What was the impact of the introduction of the transdisciplinary model of care on patient survival after four years?
How did the survival rate of ALS patients change after the introduction of the transdisciplinary model of care?
How did the survival rate of ALS patients change after the introduction of the transdisciplinary model of care?
What was identified as a significant challenge for ALS patients in rural areas when traveling to the hospital?
What was identified as a significant challenge for ALS patients in rural areas when traveling to the hospital?
What is depicted by the large rectangles to the right of the graph showing patient data from fiscal year 2010 onwards?
What is depicted by the large rectangles to the right of the graph showing patient data from fiscal year 2010 onwards?
The number of patients began escalating around which fiscal year?
The number of patients began escalating around which fiscal year?
What was observed regarding the death rate and survival rate as fiscal year 2010 approached?
What was observed regarding the death rate and survival rate as fiscal year 2010 approached?
What is the primary characteristic of a transdisciplinary team?
What is the primary characteristic of a transdisciplinary team?
What is the key difference between a multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary team and a transdisciplinary team?
What is the key difference between a multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary team and a transdisciplinary team?
What is the term used to describe when a specific clinician releases a part of their role to another practitioner?
What is the term used to describe when a specific clinician releases a part of their role to another practitioner?
What does role release aim to achieve in patient care?
What does role release aim to achieve in patient care?
What did the reorganization into a transdisciplinary team change about the level of responsiveness to patients' needs?
What did the reorganization into a transdisciplinary team change about the level of responsiveness to patients' needs?
What did the author learn about patient care while delving into the Cochran Library?
What did the author learn about patient care while delving into the Cochran Library?
What was lacking in the clinical behavior of the previous multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary team?
What was lacking in the clinical behavior of the previous multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary team?
What was an important addition in the diagram of the transdisciplinary team compared to the previous model?
What was an important addition in the diagram of the transdisciplinary team compared to the previous model?
What do transdisciplinary teams identify in patients, according to Carol and his group?
What do transdisciplinary teams identify in patients, according to Carol and his group?
What does role release aim to achieve in patient care?
What does role release aim to achieve in patient care?
What is an important aspect of a transdisciplinary collaboration?
What is an important aspect of a transdisciplinary collaboration?
What is an important addition in the diagram of the transdisciplinary team compared to the previous model?
What is an important addition in the diagram of the transdisciplinary team compared to the previous model?
What was the initial problem faced by clinicians in the pulmonary function testing laboratory?
What was the initial problem faced by clinicians in the pulmonary function testing laboratory?
What was the purpose of receiving a grant from the Department of Defense?
What was the purpose of receiving a grant from the Department of Defense?
What was the outcome of using a composite bar as a prototype for in-home pulmonary function testing?
What was the outcome of using a composite bar as a prototype for in-home pulmonary function testing?
What was the engineer's suggestion to improve the prototype for in-home pulmonary function testing?
What was the engineer's suggestion to improve the prototype for in-home pulmonary function testing?
What was a key consideration in conducting field trials with the ALS/PFT/NRC mobile laboratory?
What was a key consideration in conducting field trials with the ALS/PFT/NRC mobile laboratory?
What role did assistive technologists play in collaboration with the researchers?
What role did assistive technologists play in collaboration with the researchers?
Why did researchers need to develop a prototype that could be easily brought to the home of rural-based patients?
Why did researchers need to develop a prototype that could be easily brought to the home of rural-based patients?
What type of solution did researchers aim for when designing prototypes for in-home pulmonary function testing?
What type of solution did researchers aim for when designing prototypes for in-home pulmonary function testing?
What was achieved by collaborating with vendor technicians, computer programmers, biomedical engineers, and RRTs at the VA research institute?
What was achieved by collaborating with vendor technicians, computer programmers, biomedical engineers, and RRTs at the VA research institute?
What was a significant outcome of changing from a multidisciplinary to a transdisciplinary model of care?
What was a significant outcome of changing from a multidisciplinary to a transdisciplinary model of care?
What enabled patients to stay on top of their appointments and therapeutic interventions?
What enabled patients to stay on top of their appointments and therapeutic interventions?
