Day 2 — Sunday, Dec. 7

8:30 a.m.–10:25 a.m. | Room 121 | Clinical Practice

Poster Discussion #3: Oxygen Therapy and Pulmonary Function Testing

Moderators: Ann Cuccia and Ellen Becker

• Standardization of High-Flow High Humidity Oxygen Therapy Initiation and Weaning Protocol in Pediatric Patients: A Quality Improvement Initiative — Sara J. Murphy, Chicago IL
• FIO2 Delivery of Three Masks With Varying Breathing Patterns — Damien Machuca, Springfield, MO
• FIO2 Delivery While Using a Nasal Cannula Concurrently With a Non-Rebreather With Variable Breathing Patterns — Caleb A. Cottrell, Springfield, MO
• Single Versus Two-Prong High Velocity Therapy: Less Is More — Jonathan B. Waugh, Lynchburg, VA
• High-Flow Nasal Cannula Versus Conventional Oxygen Therapy During Bronchoscopy: A Systematic Review and Individual Participant Data Meta-Analysis — Jun Wang, Shanghai, China
• Process Improvement to Streamline Weaning From Heated and Humidified High-Flow Nasal Cannula — Wendy J. Fascia, Syracuse, NY
• Enhancing Utilization and Efficiency in a Pediatric Pulmonary Diagnostic Lab Through Time Study and Workflow Redesign — Meliza Walsh, Houston, TX
• Behind the Breath: Pulmonary Function in the Hidden Burden of Parkinson’s Disease — Matthew Salazar, San Antonio, TX
• Peak Flow-Guided Albuterol Administration: Are We Meeting Best Practices? — Lauren Gallegos, San Antonio, TX
• Effectiveness of a Pneumotach Filter During Spirometry Testing — Dawn Selhorst, Wilmington, DE
• Expanding Access to Spirometry: Pilot Evaluation of Mask-Based Testing Versus Mouthpiece in Pulmonary Patients — Christal Hawkins, San Diego, CA

8:30 a.m.–10:25 a.m. | Room 122 | Clinical Practice

Walk Rounds #3

Moderators: Terry Volsko and Dave Burnett

• Improving COPD Outcomes: Combined Effects of Negative-Pressure Ventilation and Pulmonary Rehabilitation — Lan-Fang Tung, Taipei, Taiwan
• A Multidisciplinary Quality Improvement Approach to Enhance Early Extubation in Postoperative Cardiac Surgery Patients — Brian Sherman, Raleigh, NC
• Evaluation of Basic Life Support Knowledge and Skills Among Security Staff in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia — Hams M. Shrourou, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Nicotine Dependence and Respiratory Symptoms in Obese Adults: Insights From a Saudi Population Study — Rowaida Qoutah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Simulation to Enhance Interprofessional Collaboration Skills of Respiratory Therapy Students: A Systematic Review and Meta Analysis — Levy Tra, Chicago, IL
• Assessment of School Teachers Awareness Regarding Asthma Management in Kindergarten Students: A Cross-Sectional Study — Munyra I. Alhotye, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Use of the Revised Second Victim Experience and Support Tool (SVEST-R) in Respiratory Therapists Involved in Compassionate Extubations — Kristin Schottler, Rochester, MN
• Evaluation of Patient-Ventilation Interaction in A Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Model — Ping-Hui Liu, Cincinnati, OH
• A Proactive Approach to Unplanned Extubations With the Utilization of a UE Risk Assessment Score — Stephanie B. Marks, Morgantown, WV
• Application of the ROX Index in Weaning CPAP for Premature Infants With Respiratory Distress Syndrome — Tzu-Yu Lin, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
• Ventilatory Ratio as a Prognostic Indicator for Pediatric Patients With Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome — Wen Cong Lee, Singapore
• Effectiveness and Prognostic Factors of High-Flow Nasal Cannula in Hospitalized Patients With COVID-19: A Retrospective Study — Chiuping Tseng, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
• Venti Mask Rollout: A Quality Improvement in Oxygen Therapy — Christina Rocks, Rockaway Park, NY
• Assessing the Accuracy of Lung Ultrasound in Identifying ARDS: A Systematic Review and Meta Analysis — Jithin K. Sreedharan, Doha, Qatar
• Role of CT Scan in Tracking Pulmonary Fibrosis Disease Progression in Patients With Stable Lung Function — Aleksandra Savich, Chicago, IL
• Spirometry Utilization in Pulmonary Disease: A Retrospective Analysis of PFT Use in Evaluation and Diagnosis of Asthma, COPD, or Tuberculosis — Jose Rojas, Galveston, TX
• Pulmonary Function in Recreational Scuba Divers: Impact of Decompression Exposure and Dive Experience in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia — Gokul G. Krishna, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

12:00 p.m.–1:55 p.m. | Room 121 | Neonatal/Pediatric

Poster Discussion #4: Neonatal/Pediatrics Part 1

Moderators: Joyce Baker and Andy Miller

• Impact of Suction Technique on Pressure Stability During High-Frequency Jet Ventilation — Jayden Wilhelm, Rochester, MN
• Standardization of Radiant Warmer Bed Setup in the Neonatal ICU: A Quality Improvement Initiative — Sara J. Murphy, Chicago, IL
• Assessment of Continuous Aerosol Delivery Concurrent With HFNC Therapy in a Simulated Pediatric Model — Gerald Moody, Plano, TX
• Evaluation of Oxygen Blenders Used With Low-Flow Nasal Cannula Systems — Denise Willis, Little Rock, AR
• Evaluation of Neonatal Ventilator Trigger Sensitivity in the Presence of Leak Conditions — Lilia Repina, Springfield, MO
• Inspired Humidity During Low Flow Oxygen Delivery in Neonates: Impact of Flow and Patient Size on Humidity Deficit — Jayden Wilhelm, Rochester, MN
• Conventional Mechanical Ventilation vs NAVA Ventilation in Severe Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia: Pilot Crossover Feasibility Trial — Natalie Napolitano, Philadelphia, PA
• Auto-Triggering Evaluation in Premature Infant Population When Using Endotracheal Tube Size Compensation — Laura M. Walker, Rochester, MN
• Non-Acute Initiation of Noninvasive Respiratory Support in Pediatrics Outside of the ICU — Laure J. Berrettini, Philadelphia, PA
• Clinical Assessment of Responsiveness to Aerosolized Bronchodilators in Mechanically Ventilated Infants in a Level IV NICU — Amanda Nickel, Philadelphia, PA

12:00 p.m.–1:55 p.m. | Room 122 | Adult Acute Care

Poster Discussion #5: Mechanical Ventilation Part 1

Moderators: Brady Scott and Tyler Weiss

• Assessment of Pressure-Volume Loop Accuracy Under Endotracheal Tube Leak Conditions and Cuff Pressure Compensation — Mariah L. Bennett, Rochester, MN
• Validation of Patient-Specific Computational Lung Models Using Electrical Impedance Tomography in ARDS — Jonas Biehler, Munich, Germany
• Utilizing Machine Learning Models to Optimize the Prediction System for Weaning ICU Patients Off Ventilators — Teng Ching Chou, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
• Bridging Documentation and Therapy: A Quality Assessment of Albuterol Use in Mechanically Ventilated ICU Patients — Shalini Dhanasekar, San Antonio, TX
• Effects of ETT Resistance and Respiratory Rate on FIO2 Delivered via Percussive Secretion Mobilization Device — Rylan Dixon, Springfield, MO
• Association Between Mechanical Power and Outcomes in Mechanically Ventilated Medical ICU Patients — John Emberger, Newark, DE
• Association Between Mechanical Power and Outcomes in Mechanically Ventilated Surgical ICU Patients — John Emberger, Newark, DE
• Air Trapping Detection by Respiratory Therapists as a Marker of Severe Airway Disease in Mechanically Ventilated ICU Patients — John Emberger, Newark, DE
• Reading Between the Lines: Waveform and Pulmonary Mechanics Analysis to Optimize Albuterol Use in Mechanically Ventilated Patients — Brianna Guerin, San Antonio, TX
• The Force Required to Displace an Endotracheal Tube Varies Based on the Securement Device — Stephanie J. Holst, Rochester, MN
• BMI-Based Spontaneous Breathing Trial Protocol and Effect on Reintubation Rates and Ventilator Length of Stay — Rachel A. Jenkins, Boise, ID

3:15 p.m.–5:10 p.m. | Room 121 | Neonatal/Pediatric

Poster Discussion #6: Neonatal/Pediatrics Part 2

Moderators: Amanda Nickel and Gerald Moody

• Tape vs Holder: Unplanned Extubation Rates and Staff Preferences in a Pediatric Hospital — Jamie Markham, Wilmington, DE
• Standardizing Extubation in the Pediatric ICU: Development and Implementation of Respiratory Therapist and Nurse-Led Extubation Practice — Cheryl L. Dominick, Philadelphia, PA
• Prospective Correlation Study of Transcutaneous Carbon Dioxide Monitoring Using Different Electrode Temperatures in Premature Infants — Brian J. Smith, Sacramento, CA
• Unplanned Decannulations in Pediatric Care: Identifying Common Themes and Risk Factors — Jamie Markham, Wilmington, DE
• Telephone Outreach to Pediatric Patients With Asthma With a Gap in Care to Facilitate a Current Medical Evaluation — Kelly Patrick, Little Rock, AR
• Enhancing Diagnosis and Management of Pediatric Pulmonary Diseases through Advanced Diagnostic Tools — Ahmed Al Rajeh, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
• The Effects of Airway Pressure and Flow on Pulmonary Secretion Mobilization During High-Frequency Assisted Airway Clearance Therapies in a Pediatric In Vitro Chimera Model — Ashwitha Legala, Seattle, WA
• Time of Surfactant Administration in Extremely Preterm Neonates ≤ 26 Weeks Gestational Age on High-Frequency Jet Ventilation — Kendra Woo, Boston, MA
• Postextubation Arterial Blood Gas to Predict Reintubation in Children With Congenital Heart Disease — Andrew G. Miller, Durham, NC
• Pulse Dose Oxygen in the Pediatric Population: A Bench Model — Julianne McGlynn, Philadelphia, PA

3:15 p.m.–5:10 p.m. | Room 122 | Clinical Practice

Poster Discussion #7: Mechanical Ventilation Part 2

Moderators: Chris Culter and Dan Fisher

• Airway Pressure Release Ventilation Parameter Profile Changes With Active Patient Effort — Vanessa King, Rochester, MN
• In-Patient CPAP Adherence Among Cardiac and Non-Cardiac Patients at a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study — Scott Knollinger, Morgantown, WV
• Phenotypic Patterns and Nutritional Profiles Among Prolonged Ventilated Patients: A Preliminary Study — Kun-Ta Lee, New Taipei City, Taiwan
• Comparison of Electrical Impedance Tomography With Transpulmonary Monitoring and a Pressure-Volume Tool to Assess Optimal Positive Expiratory Pressure — Kenneth Miller, Allentown, PA
• Feasibility and Safety of Carbogen Apnea Testing in the Determination of Brain Death — Jefferson H. Mixell, Hershey, PA
• Ventilator Comparison: Does the Machine Matter? — Martin Nedyalkov, Baltimore, MD
• Practice Variation in Provider Coordination Timing of Daily Sedation Awakening Trials to Daily Spontaneous Breathing Trials: A Retrospective Study Comparing Differences Between Day Shift vs Night Shift — Shi Huh S. Shan, Atlanta, GA
• The Impact of Standardization and Outcomes Reporting on Adult Unintended Extubations: A Year in Review — Corey Sillito, Salt Lake City, UT
• Current Mechanical Power Indexes Lack Clinical Applicability to Determine a Dangerous Mechanical Ventilation Threshold Index — Adam Skow, Rochester, MN
• Respiratory Knowledge Portal Application to Reduce Ventilator-Associated Events, Ventilator-Induced Lung Injury, and Alarm Parameter Variance — Brian K. Walsh, Galveston, TX
• No Association Between Mechanical Power of Ventilation and Mortality in Traumatic Brain Injury: A MIMIC-IV Database Analysis — Liang Xu, Wuhan, China
• Comparing Oronasal Masks for Noninvasive Ventilation for CO2 Clearance: Bench and Healthy Volunteers Study — Fernando Vieira, Toronto, Canada

Day 3 — Monday, Dec. 8

9:10 a.m.–11:15 a.m. | Room 227 | Clinical Practice

Editors’ Choice

Moderators: Richard Branson and Dean Hess

• Comparison of the Influence of Nebulizer Position on the Delivery of High-Concentration Colistin, Drug Deposition, and Exhalation Filter Resistance in a Mechanical Ventilation System: An In Vitro Study — Hui-Ling Lin, Taoyuan, Taiwan
• Impact of a Tracheostomy Team Implementation on Length of Stay and Unplanned Decannulation — John Emberger, Newark, DE
• Attending Physician Presence During Respiratory Therapist Intubation Attempts — Andrew Almond, Durham, NC
• Carbon Dioxide Levels in Extremely Preterm Neonates ≤ 26 Weeks Gestational Age Ventilated With High-Frequency Jet Ventilation — Danielle Ben-David, Boston, MA
• De-Implementation of Bubble Humidification Used With Unheated Low Flow Nasal Cannula in Children — Heather Neal-Rice, Little Rock, AR
• Signal or Skin? Reassessing Pulse Oximeter Performance Through Perfusion and Pigmentation — Justin S. Phillips, San Francisco, CA
• In-Patient Sleep Screens Performed at an Academic Medical Hospital: A Descriptive Analysis — Lauren Harnois, Chicago, IL

12:00 p.m.–1:55 p.m. | Room 121 | Leadership & Management

Poster Discussion #8: Management Part 1

Moderators: Kellianne Fleming and Sarah Bazalek

• The Evolving Role of Respiratory Therapists in Virtual Healthcare Delivery — Margaret Berger, Houston, TX
• Successful Implementation of an MRI-Compatible Ventilator for Mechanically Ventilated ICU Patients at a Small Community Hospital — Isaiah J. Smith, San Mateo, CA
• Increasing Professionalism Through Membership — Jessica Patel, Tomball, TX
• Preferences of Senior Respiratory Care Students and Early-Career RTs When Selecting an Employer: A National Survey — Fai A. Albuainain, Jubail, Saudi Arabia
• The Impact of the Patient Relationship on Respiratory Therapists — Sarah Varekojis, Columbus, OH
• Prevalence of Respiratory Therapist Burnout — Andrew G. Miller, Durham, NC
• Respiratory Therapists’ Intentions to Leave their Current Position — Andrew G. Miller, Durham, NC
• Preliminary Outcomes of Sleep Referrals From Pulmonary Disease Navigators for COPD and Adult Asthma Patients — Joshua Bollschweiler, Salt Lake City, UT
• A Multicampus Review of Protocol Adherence and Staff Perspectives in Airway Clearance Therapy: A Quality Improvement Initiative — Matthew Dartt, Santa Monica, CA
• Work Value Factors Important to Future Generation Z Respiratory Therapists — Georgianna Sergakis, Columbus, OH
• Engaging Respiratory Therapists in Pressure Injury Prevention: A Tracheostomy-Focused QI Project — Kristen Knox, Milwaukee, WI

12:00 p.m.–1:55 p.m. | Room 122 | Education

Poster Discussion #9: Education Part 1

Moderators: Bob Joyner and Karsten Roberts

• Experiences of Undergraduate University Students’ Use of Smartphones in College Classrooms — Shi Huh S. Shan, Atlanta, GA
• Social-Emotional Learning as a Novel Framework in Successful Entry-to-Practice Respiratory Therapy Programs — Thomas D. Jones, Little Rock, AR
• Challenges and Strategies for Remediation in Respiratory Care Education: Faculty Perspectives — Amy Bussanmas, San Marcos, TX
• Setting the Standard: Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Structured Respiratory Therapy Orientation — Melissa T. Alvarez, San Antonio Texas, TX
• Factors Impacting Sleep Quality on Academic Performance in Entry-to-Practice Respiratory Care Programs — Megan S. Koster, Boise, ID
• The Student-Preceptor Relationship and Its Impact on Student Outcomes — Alyssa Zemke, Boise, ID
• Evaluation of Learning Outcomes in Newly Recruited Respiratory Therapists Using Ad-Hoc EPA and PCE to Ensure Patient Care Safety — Yeong-Ruey Chu, Taichung, Taiwan
• Palliative Care Education in Respiratory Therapy Programs: A National Survey — Shawna Strickland, Chicago, IL
• Efficacy of Marketing Strategies to Recruit Entry-to-Practice Respiratory Care Students: A Multi-Year Analysis of Effort — Megan S. Koster, Boise, ID
• Perceptions of Flipped Classroom Elements Among First Year Upper Division Respiratory Care Students at a Bachelor of Science Respiratory Care Program at a Historically Black College or University — James A. Wright, Tallahassee, FL
• Strengthening Clinical Instruction in Respiratory Care: Development and Evaluation of an Educational Training Module for Instructors and Preceptors — Kristi Hack, Boise, ID

3:10 p.m.–5:05 p.m. | Room 121 | Leadership & Management

Poster Discussion #10: Management Part 2

Moderators: Carolyn LaVita and Katlyn Burr

• Implementation of Chart Audits in a Respiratory Therapist-Staffed Pediatric Outpatient Pulmonology Clinic — Jamie Markham, Wilmington, DE
• Impact of Respiratory Therapist Intakes on Patient Visit Times in a Pulmonology Clinic — Jamie Markham, Wilmington, DE
• A Seniority Perks Program Within a Respiratory Care Department — Jamie Markham, Wilmington, DE
• How Clean Is It? Utilizing Adenosine Triphosphate Bioluminescent Testing to Determine Cleanliness of Respiratory Equipment — Leah Graham, Wilmington, DE
• Evaluating Staff Perception of a Respiratory Care Triage System During Periods of Short Staffing — Jessica L. George, Milwaukee, WI
• Safety Outcomes Following Implementation of a Respiratory Care Triage System During Critical Staffing Periods — Jessica L. George, Milwaukee, WI
• Modernizing Respiratory Therapy Workflows: Leveraging the Electronic Medical Record to Improve Efficiency and Streamline Daily Operations — Jessica L. George, Milwaukee, WI
• Nursing Perceptions of Respiratory Therapy Workloads – A Survey of Clinicians — James Keith, Wilmington, DE
• The Relationship of Respiratory Therapists in ICUs That Attended Multidisciplinary Rounds Across Staffing Levels – A Survey of Clinicians — James Keith, Wilmington, DE
• The Relationship Between Provider Shifts and Perceived Delays in Patient Care Provided by Respiratory Therapists – A Survey of Providers — James Keith, Wilmington, DE
• Leveraging eRTs to Optimize Bedside Workflows and Lessons after 2 Years — Steven K. Reid, Lexington, KY
• RT Skill Assessment and Confidence in the Management of Inpatient Cystic Fibrosis Patients During the Era of Highly Effective Modulators: A Quality Improvement Initiative — Patricia Eshaghian, Santa Monica, CA

3:10 p.m.–5:05 p.m. | Room 122 | Education

Poster Discussion #11: Education Part 2

Moderators: Lynda Goodfellow and Tim Gilmore

• Evidence Retrieval Competency in Taiwanese Respiratory Care: A Cross-Sectional Study — Chin-Jung Liu, Taichung, Taiwan
• Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Multidisciplinary Collaboration Simulation — Jessica Patel, Tomball, TX
• Respiratory Care Board of California Educational Requirements Survey: A Cross-Sectional Study — Michael H. Terry, Loma Linda, CA
• Improving Confidence and Clinical Readiness: Outcomes of an Advanced Mechanical Ventilation Course for Respiratory Therapists — Amanda C. Perera, Milwaukee, WI
• Comparison of Satisfaction of Educators in Two Levels of Teaching Hospitals After Participating in Inspirational Feedback Workshops — Chia-Chen Chu, Taichung, Taiwan
• Modernizing Respiratory Education for Nursing: A Digital Solution to Expand Reach and Optimize Resources — Robin J. Szymkiewicz, New York
• Analysis of Prehospital Noninvasive Ventilation Practices and Skill Training Effectiveness Among Emergency Medical Personnel in Wuhan — Li Ma, Wuhan, China
• Perceptions and Barriers Among Respiratory Therapists Regarding the Adoption and Use of Lung Ultrasound in Clinical Practice — Tabatha Dragonberry, San Antonio, TX
• Virtual Reality-Based End-of-Life Scenarios: An Innovative Approach to Healthcare Education — Daneen Nastars, Galveston, TX
• Skills Fair Outcomes in a Respiratory Care Department — James Keith, Wilmington, DE
• Using Simulation to Enhance Mechanical Ventilation Competency – A Systematic Review — Albert J. Heuer, Morris Plains, NJ
• The Relationship of Comfortability With Staffing vs the Amount of Perceived Learning – A Survey of Clinicians — James Keith, Wilmington, DE