Curriculum vitae

Curriculum Vitae
Timothy R. Myers MBA, RRT-NPS
Education:
Degree: Bachelor of Science, Allied Medical Professions Lambda Beta National Honor Society (Honor Graduate) Specializations: Neonatal/Pediatrics and Management Degree: Masters in Business Administration with Healthcare Concentration Basic Small Group Facilitator Training: Work in Northeast Ohio Council (WINOC) Feb. 1996 Cochrane Collaboration Review Course, Boston, MA, Oct. 2002 Professional Credentials:
State of Ohio Respiratory Therapy License Number: 2998 Passed NBRC Certification Examination March 1989 Passed NBRC Registry Examination December 1989 (Registry Number: 36811) Passed NBRC Perinatal / Pediatric Specialty Examination March, 1993 Work Experience
Current Employment

Rainbow Babies & Children’s and MacDonald Hospital for Women, University Hospitals
11100 Euclid Avenue, Mailstop 6043, Cleveland, OH 44106. Director, Woman's & Children's Respiratory Care
and Procedural Services & Pediatric Heart Center
Position Summary/Essential Duties: The Director, Women's & Children's Respiratory Therapy, Cardiac Program and Procedural Units has overall responsibility for the management and operations of clinical programs and services for the following programs at Rainbow, Babies and Children's and MacDonald Women's Hospitals: Respiratory Therapy, Sedation, Venous Access Team, Pediatric Heart Center, Asthma Center, Gastrointestinal Diagnostics, and the Women's Health Invitro Fertilization Lab (IVF).  Responsible for the growth and development of the clinical programs assigned focusing on standards of care, operational and service excellence, quality outcomes and improving profit margins.  Accountable for revenue growth and expense reduction.  Effective management of capital to drive overall growth and improve clinical services and  Strong collaboration with key physician leaders to achieve organizational goals.  Professional development and growth of the clinical leadership team.  Develop and implement strategies to continuously improve employee engagement.  Serving as a liaison representing RBC and MAC and advocating for the health care needs of  Supporting and advocating for the academic efforts within RBC and MAC related to clinical
Case Western Reserve University’s School of Medicine
11100 Euclid Avenue, Suite 3001, Cleveland, OH 44106. Adjunct Faculty, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Primary responsibilities include teaching, research, and clinical service contributions along with administrative service contributions to the School of Medicine’s Department of Pediatrics. Scholarly research activity, contributions to Year 1 and 2 subject committee teaching, educational administrative efforts, and participation in community health organizations.
Previous
American Association for Respiratory Care
9425 North MacArthur Blvd, Dallas, TX 44106. President will serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the Association. The President shall preside at the annual business meeting and all meetings of the Board of Directors (BOD). Duties would include; preparing agendas for the Annual Business and BOD meetings, appointing standing and special committees, serving as an ex-officio member of all committees and presenting the annual report to the Association. Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, University Hospitals
11100 Euclid Avenue, Mailstop 6020, Cleveland, OH 44106. Administrative Director, Pediatric Respiratory Care &
Procedural Units
Primary responsibility is to coordinate and manage daily clinical operations for Pediatric Respiratory Care, Pediatric Pulmonary Diagnostic Laboratories, Gastrointestinal Special Procedures and Endoscopy Laboratories, Infant Apnea Monitoring Program, Pediatric Sedation Unit and The Pediatric IV Team. Management and coordination of research activities for the Pediatric Pulmonary Diagnostic, Bryan and Asthma Centers for Department of Pediatrics.  Operations, Financial, Human Resource and Technical management of the Pediatric Respiratory Care and Pulmonary Diagnostic Laboratories, Gastrointestinal Special Procedures and Endoscopy Laboratories, Infant Apnea Monitoring Program, Pediatric Sedation Unit and IV Team  Design and implement research studies and assist with preparation of research grants and manuscripts for publication for Department of Pediatrics  Coordinate and manage pulmonary disease related clinical research studies as necessary for Bryan Center, The Asthma Center and Cystic Fibrosis Centers  Development, oversight, coordination and implementation of research and clinical databases and computer operations for the Bryan Center, Asthma Center & Division of Pediatric Pulmonology  Maintain, evaluate and purchase equipment and supplies as necessary
Case Western Reserve University.

11100 Euclid Avenue, Suite 3001, Cleveland, OH 44106. Asthma& Diagnostic Centers Operations Manager
Primary responsibility is to coordinate and manage daily clinical operations for Pulmonary Diagnostic Laboratories, Gastrointestinal Procedure and Endoscopy Laboratories, Infant Apnea Monitoring Program, Rainbow Faculty and Bryan Center Specialty Clinics and The Asthma Center at Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital and the Department of Pediatrics’. Management and coordination of research activities for the Pulmonary Diagnostic, Bryan Center and Asthma Center at Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital. Additional responsibilities include:  Operations, Financial, Human Resource and Technical management of the Pulmonary Diagnostic Laboratories, Gastrointestinal Procedure and Endoscopy Laboratories, Infant Apnea Monitoring Program, Rainbow Faculty and Bryan Center Specialty Clinics and The Asthma Center  Design and implement research studies and assist with preparation of research grants and manuscripts for  Coordinate and manage pulmonary disease related clinical research studies as necessary for Bryan Center, The Asthma Center and Cystic Fibrosis Centers  Develop, maintain, revise and / or computerize the Asthma Care Protocols and Programs  Develop and implement asthma educational projects and future asthma programs  Development, oversight, coordination and implementation of research and clinical databases and computer operations for the Bryan Center, Asthma Center & Division of Pediatric Pulmonology  Maintain, evaluate and purchase equipment and supplies as necessary
Case Western Reserve University.
11100 Euclid Avenue, Suite 3001, Cleveland, OH 44106. Research Asst IV, Clinical Studies Coordinator
Primary responsibility is to coordinate and manage asthma and other pulmonary disease related clinical research studies. Additional responsibilities include designing and implementation of research studies, supervision of other research staff; and preparation of research grants and manuscripts for publication. University Hospitals of Cleveland, Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital.
11100 Euclid Avenue, Mailstop 6020, Cleveland, OH 44106. Pediatric Administrative Manager
The Administrative Manager supervises all clinical aspects of respiratory care. The manager maintains appropriate staffing/workload balance, assures compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards, coordinates equipment usage and repair, adheres to budgetary guidelines, evaluates new products, institutes new clinical procedures, and promotes staff development. The Manager also initiates and coordinates research projects as part of the CQI program. University Hospitals of Cleveland, Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital.
11100 Euclid Avenue, Mailstop 6020, Cleveland, OH 44106. Asthma Disease Manager
Primary responsibility is to coordinate the care of pediatric asthma patients to help ensure an appropriate match of medical resources to patient needs. Additional responsibilities include: • To initiate, develop, implement and revise collaborative care processes relevant to designated • To develop, collect data on, and analyze quality improvement indices to track the effects of the • To develop, maintain and revise asthma care path database and to prepare data reports and summaries on a monthly basis • To coordinate care of pediatric asthma patients throughout their episode of care. • To educate care providers, patients, and families about asthma care. • To oversee staff and daily functions of Asthma Care Unit University Hospitals of Cleveland, Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital.
11100 Euclid Avenue, Mailstop 6020, Cleveland, OH 44106.
June 1989 - September 1995
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Primary responsibilities were to operate / manage mechanical ventilators and to maintain artificial airways. Additional responsibilities included: Trauma team member, High-risk delivery team member, and neonatal/pediatric transports. The Ohio State University Hospital. Columbus, Ohio
June 1988 - June 1989
Student / Certified Respiratory Therapy Tech
Primary responsibilities included routine oxygen and aerosol therapy, mechanical ventilation and other routine modalities. Associations
American Association for Respiratory Care Ohio Society for Respiratory Care Lambda Beta National Honor Society (Respiratory Care)
Committee Memberships
American Respiratory Care Foundation (ARCF) Board of Directors, American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) 05-08 ;11-12 Member, Editorial Board for the Journal of Respiratory Care 04-05; 08-12 Finance Committee, AARC 11-12 Chair, Strategic Planning Committee, AARC Member, Pediatric Subcommittee, American Heart Association Program Advisory Committee, Lakeland Community College Respiratory Department Liaison, Neonatal Resuscitation Program Steering Committee, Am. Academy of Pediatrics Member, Public Education Subcommittee, National Asthma Education Prevention Program Member, Uniform Reporting Manual Revision Committee, AARC Chair, Clinical Practice Guideline Steering Committee, AARC Vice President- Internal Affairs, Executive Committee, AARC Chair, Neonatal / Pediatric Section, AARC Member, Clinical Practice Guideline Steering Committee, AARC Member, Asthma Ad-Hoc Committee, AARC
Accomplishments
President, American Association for Respiratory Care Co-Chair for American Association for Respiratory Care Journal Conference Adjunct Faculty, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Case School of Medicine Chair, Neonatal RDS Breakfast Symposium, AARC 51st International Congress Meeting Editorial Board, Journal of Respiratory Care Co-Chair for American Association for Respiratory Care Journal Conference Panel Testimony at Congressional Field Hearing on Capital Hill Item Writer for the National Asthma Educator Certification Exam Indoor Asthma Triggers and the Respiratory Therapist Video Writing Committee of Asthma Education in the ED Consensus Conference Guest Editor of Respiratory Care Clinics of North America: Pediatric Asthma Presented Asthma CQI Project for JACHO site visit Co-designed and developed Asthma Care Unit, Rainbow Babies & Childrens Hospital Designed and developed database for asthma programs Perinatal/Pediatric Specialty Certification Lambda Beta National Honor Society Election Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician Awards

ARCF Fellowship Award Winner for Asthma / Care Management ARCF Fellowship Award Winner for Asthma / Care Management ARCF Literary Award for Best Feature Manuscript in the Journal of Respiratory Care ARCF Fellowship Award Winner for Asthma / Care Management Rainbow Board of Trustees Award for Clinical Excellence American Lung Association Scholarship Award Winner
Certifications
03-10 Nasal Potential Difference Operator, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 03-08 Infant Pulmonary Function Testing, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 01-12 Neonatal Resuscitation Provider Regional Trainer 90-12 Neonatal Resuscitation Provider Certification 86-10 Basic Life Support Certification 91-98 Pediatric Advance Life Support Certification 95-99 Pediatric Advance Life Support Instructor 88-90 Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
Teaching Activities
Department of Pediatrics. Case Western Reserve University. Cleveland, Ohio Adjunct Assistant Professor
 Mechanical Ventilation instruction for 2nd Year Pediatric Pulmonary Fellows  Oxygen Therapy instruction for Pediatric Pulmonary Fellows  Mechanical Ventilation instruction for Junior Residents for Pediatric Intensive  Introduction to the IPFT Lab- Pulmonary Fellows & Faculty Department of Pediatrics. Rainbow Babies & Children’s. Cleveland, Ohio
 Mechanical Ventilation instruction for 2nd Year Pediatric Pulmonary Fellows  Oxygen Therapy instruction for Pediatric Pulmonary Fellows  Mechanical Ventilation instruction for Junior Residents for Pediatric Intensive Lakeland Community College. Willoughby, Ohio
June 1998 – July 1998 and June 2000 – Present  Neonatal / Pediatrics Course for Associate Degree Respiratory Program. Department of Nursing. Case Western Reserve University. Cleveland, Ohio
 Arterial Blood Gas Course instruction for Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Course
Washington State Community College. Marietta, Ohio
 Neonatal / Pediatrics clinical instructor for Associate Degree respiratory students. Journal Reviewer
Editorial Board, Respiratory Care Journal
Grant Reviewer
01-08 Neonatal Resuscitation Steering Committee, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) 04-05 Action Medical Research. West Sussex, United Kingdom Grants Awarded (10)
10/03 Environmental Protection Agency for the American Respiratory Care Foundation. ARCF National Asthma Initiative to Educate the Respiratory Therapist on Indoor Asthma Triggers. Timothy R. Myers BS, RRT. Grant Total- $593,000. 10/02 American Respiratory Care Foundation / Glaxo Wellcome. Effective Education By Respiratory Therapists Can Reduce Indoor Environmental Asthma Triggers. Timothy R. Myers BS, RRT, Thomas Kallstrom RRT, FAARC. Grant Total- $3,500. 8/01 Environmental Protection Agency for the American Respiratory Care Foundation. ARCF National Asthma Initiative Performed By Respiratory Therapist for Education On Indoor Asthma Triggers. Timothy R. Myers BS, RRT. Grant Total- $194,975. 6/01 Environmental Protection Agency for the American Respiratory Care Foundation. Assessment of Current Asthma Initiatives and Future Needs in Pediatric Hospitals Across the United States. Timothy R. Myers BS, RRT. Grant Total- $8,180. 8/00 Environmental Protection Agency for the American Respiratory Care Foundation. Multicenter Indoor Environment Assessment and Intervention for Pediatric Asthma. Timothy R. Myers BS, RRT. Grant Total- $73,500. Comparison of Single Isomer – and Racemic Albuterol in Reducing Hospital Admissions and Decreasing Length of Stay for Childhood Status Asthmaticus. Carolyn Kercsmar MD, John C. Carl MD, Karen Camasso-Richardson MD, Timothy R. Myers BS, RRT. Grant Total- $50,034. 12/99 American Respiratory Care Foundation / Glaxo Wellcome. Can Modified Academic Detailing Improve Homegoing Medication Prescribing For Hospitalized Asthmatics. Timothy R. Myers BS, RRT, Carolyn Kercsmar MD, Robert Chatburn RRT. Grant Total- $3,500. Comparison of Clinical Outcomes Based on Aerosol Delivery Device. Timothy R. Myers BS, RRT, Carolyn Kercsmar MD. Grant Total- $27,654. 01/98 Rainbow Hospital Corporation / Board of Trustees Grant. Use of Hand-held Computer-Based, Asthma Care Path to Improve Care for the Treatment of Status Asthmaticus. Timothy R. Myers BS, RRT. Grant Total- $18,500. Grants Awarded
12/97 American Respiratory Care Foundation / Glaxo Wellcome. Improving Asthma Care In a Daycare Setting. Timothy R. Myers BS, RRT, Carolyn Kercsmar MD, Thomas Kallstrom RRT, Robert Chatburn RRT. Grant Total- $3,500. Consulting Activities
Medical Center of Delaware / Christiana Hospital, Wilmington, DE Medical Education Center, Web-Based CEU Company Genentech Pharmaceuticals, San Francisco, CA. Advisory Boards
Discovery Labs Portfolio Steering Committee, Warrington, PA. Saxe Healthcare Communication, Respiratory Care Education Series, Burlington, VT Lakeland Community College, Kirtland, Ohio Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OK Medication Delivery Advisory Board, Cardinal Health, McGaw Park, IL Business Briefing: US Pediatric Care, Business Briefings Ltd, London UK
NICUniversity Website, Editorial Board, Washington Crossing, PA. Neonatal Pulse Oximetry, Nellcor Puritan Bennett Incorporated, Pleasonton, CA Medico-Legal Consulting
Schonberg Law Offices, Albuquerque, NM, Plaintiff Harris, Creech, Ward and Blackerby, New Bern, NC, Defendant Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P., Houston, TX, Defendant Comerford & Britt, LLP, Winston-Salem, NC, Defendant Fennemore Craig, P.C., Phoenix, AZ, Defendant Speakers Bureau
Multi-Center Site Research Coordinator
11/03 Asthma Control Evaluation (ACE): A Biomarker-Based Approach to Improving Asthma Control.
Evaluation of Pulmonary Function Tests from Raised Lung Volumes as Outcome Measures for Clinical Trials in Infants with Cystic Fibrosis. Therapeutic Development Network of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. 1/01 An Observational Study of the Epidemiology and Natural History of Asthma: Outcomes and Treatment Regimens (TENOR). Genentech Inc. A Randomized, Double-Blind, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Effect of Oral Montelukast Sodium versus Inhaled Fluticasone Propionate in Patients With Mild Persistent Asthma (MIAMI Study). Merck Pharmaceuticals. Beta Testing of Neonatal Software for Hamilton Galileo Ventilator. Hamilton Medical, Reno, NV. Third Multicenter Asthma Research Collaboration (MARC – 3). National Institute of Health And Massachusetts General Hospital (HL-03533). Manuscripts (23)
1. Dhand R, Dolovich M, Chipps B, R Myers T, Restrepo R, Rosen Farrar J. The Role of Nebulized Therapy in the Management of COPD: Evidence and Recommendations. COPD. 2012 Feb;9(1):58-72. 2. Myers TR, Tomasio LM. Asthma 2015 and Beyond. Respiratory Care 2011: 56 (9): 1389-1410. 3. Diblasi RM, Myers TR, Hess DR. Evidence-based clinical practice guideline: inhaled nitric oxide for neonates with acute hypoxic respiratory failure. Respiratory Care 2010: 55 (12): 1717-1745. 4. Davis SD, Johnson RC, Flucke RL, Kisling JA, Myers TR. AARC Clinical Practice Guideline: Infant Toddler Pulmonary Function Tests – 2008 Revision and Update. Respiratory Care 2008: 53 (7): 929-945. 5. Kallstrom TK. Myers TR. Disease Management and the Role of the Respiratory Therapist. Respiratory Care. 6. Myers TR. Guidelines for Asthma Management. Respiratory Care. 2008: 53 (6): 751-767. 7. Myers TR. PEP and Oscillating PEP. Respiratory Care. 2007; 52 (9): 1308-1326. 8. Myers TR, MacIntyre N. Does Airway Pressure Release Ventilation Offer Important New Advantages in Mechanical Ventilator Support. Respiratory Care. 2007; 52 (4): 452-60. 9. Cheifetz I, Myers TR. Should every mechanically ventilated patient be monitored with capnography from intubation to extubation? Respiratory Care. 2007; 52 (4): 423-442. 10. Myers TR. The Value of Care Algorithms. Pharmacotherapy. 2006; 26(9 Part 2): S181-S192. 11. Myers TR. Use of heliox in children. Respiratory Care. 2006; 51(6): 619-31. 12. Hess DR, Fink JB, Venkataraman ST, Kim IK, Myers TR, Tano BD. The history and physics of heliox. Respiratory Care. 2006 ;51(6): 608-12. 13. Carl JC, Myers TR, Kirchner HL, Kercsmar CM. Comparison of Racemic Albuterol and Levalbuterol for Treatment of Acute Asthma. Journal of Pediatrics 2003; 143: 731-736. 14. Hess DR, Kallstrom T, Myers T et al. AARC Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline: Care of the Ventilator Circuit And Its Relation To Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia. Respiratory Care 2003; 48(9): 869-879. 15. Myers TR. Therapeutic Gases for Pediatric and Neonatal Respiratory Care. Respiratory Care 2003; 48(4): 399- 16. Myers TR. Kercsmar CM. Current trends in neonatal and pediatric respiratory care. [Editorial] Respiratory Care 17. Myers TR. Improving Patient Outcomes with Tools for Asthma Self-Monitoring: A Review of the Literature. Dis Management and Health Outcomes 2002; 10 (10): 631-642.
18. Myers TR, Chatburn RL. Accuracy of oxygen analyzers at subatmospheric concentrations used in treatment of
hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Respiratory Care 2002; 47(10): 1168-1172. Manuscripts
19. Kercsmar CM, Myers TR. Clinical Pathways in Treatment of Asthma. Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical 20. Myers TR. AARC Clinical Practice Guideline: Selection of an Oxygen Delivery Device for Neonatal and Pediatric Patients – 2002 Revision and Update. Respiratory Care 2002: 47 (6); 707-716. 21. Craven D, Kercsmar CM, Myers TR, O’Riordan MA et al. Ipratropium Bromide plus Nebulized Albuterol for the Treatment of Hospitalized Children with Acute Asthma. The Journal of Pediatrics 2001: 138(2); 51-58. 22. Myers TR, Chatburn RL and Kercsmar CM. A Pediatric Asthma Unit Staffed By Respiratory Therapists Demonstrates Positive Clinical And Financial Outcomes. Respiratory Care 1998: Vol 43(1); 22-29. 23. McDowell KM, Chatburn RL, Myers TR, O’Riordan MA, and Kercsmar CM. A Cost Effective Algorithm for Children Hospitalized for Status Asthmaticus. Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine 1998: 152; 977-984. Letters to the Editor (4)
1. Myers TR, Tomasio LM. Pediatric Asthma Management. (Reply) Respiratory Care. Volume 57, Number 2, 2. MacIntyre NM, Myers TR. Airway Pressure Release Ventilation. (Reply) Respiratory Care. September 2008; 53 3. Carl JC, Kercsmar CM, Myers TR, Kirchner HL. Comparison of Racemic Albuterol and Levalbuterol for Treatment of Acute Asthma. (Reply) Journal of Pediatrics. September 2004;145 (3): 422. 4. Boyle D, Carlo WA, Goldsmith J, et al, Myers T. Born-Alive Infants Protection Act of 2001, Public Law No. 107-207 (Commentary). Pediatrics 2003 111: a680--a681.
Text Books and Book Chapters (5)
1. Myers TR and Opt’Holt T. Asthma. Respiratory Care: Principles and Practice 2nd Ed(ed. Hess, MacIntyre, etc.) . 2. Oakes DF (author) and Goldsmith JP, Fields AI, Myers, TR et al (Asst Editors). Oakes Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care: A Critical Care Pocket Guide 5th Edition. Health Educator Publications, Inc 2004. 3. Myers TR and Chatburn RL. Asthma. Respiratory Care: Principles and Practice (ed. Hess, MacIntyre, etc.) 4. Myers TR. Pediatric Asthma Epidemiology: Incidence, Morbidity & Mortality. Respiratory Care Clinics of 5. Myers TR and Chatburn RL. Pediatric Asthma Disease Management. Respiratory Care Clinics of North Abstracts (61)
1. Gallagher JT, Deakins KD, Myers TR. Evaluation of Accuracy And Reliability of the Neo-Tee Disposable T- Piece Resuscitator. Resp Care.Vol. 56, Number 10, October 2011. Abstracts
2. Rice JB, Weagraff CE, Johnson N, Deakins KD, Myers TR, Gallagher JT. Effects of Adding PEEP and Oxygen Flow on Delivered FiO2 in the IPV Breathing Circuit. Resp Care.Vol. 56, Number 10, October 2011. 3. Deakins KD, Johnson N, Myers TR. Evaluation of Free Flow Oxygen Devices for Use in Non Resuscitation Situations. Resp Care.Vol. 55, Number 11, November 2010. 4. Deakins KD, Estok S, Myers TR. Variability Amongst T-Piece Resuscitators Circuits: Are All Circuits Created Equal? Resp Care.Vol. 55, Number 11, November 2010. 5. Deakins KD, Myers TR, Drahnak ML, Rogers MR. Improving a Pediatric Respiratory Care Consult Service for Airway Clearance: A Four-Year Review. Resp Care.Vol. 54, Number 11, November 2009. 6. Deakins KD, Myers TR. Evaluation of Manual Ventilation Practices Using the T-Piece Resuscitator. Resp Care.Vol. 53, Number 11, November 2008. 7. Gallagher J, Myers TR, Deakins KD. The Effects of Flow, Frequency, And Pressure Settings on the Delivered Levels of Nitric Oxide and Nitric Dioxide During Manual Ventilation with the T-Piece Resuscitator. Resp Care.Vol. 52, Number 11, November 2007. 8. Tracy M, Myers TR, Chatburn RL, Rodriguez R. Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV) For the Post-Extubation Treatment of Premature Infants. Resp Care.Vol. 49, Number 10, October 2004. 9. Tracy M, Walsh M, Chatburn RL, Myers TR. Nasal High Frequency Ventilation As Treatment for Extubation Failure in a Preterm Infant. Resp Care.Vol. 49, Number 10, October 2004. 10. Deakins KL, Michael B, Walsh M, Shah N, Myers TR. Effects of Airway Stabilization Methods on Incidence of Accidental Extubations in the NICU. Resp Care.Vol. 48, Number 10, October 2003. 11. Deakins KL, Tracy M, Myers TR. Clinical Effects of Maintaining Mean Airway Pressure during IPV on Mechanically Ventilated Pediatric Patients in the PICU. Resp Care.Vol. 48, Number 10, October 2003. 12. Tracy M, Myers TR. The Effect of Sterilization on the Prototype Meteor Neonatal Flow Transducer. Resp Care.Vol. 48, Number 10, October 2003. 13. Tracy M, Myers TR. Sample Line Modification to Avoid “Monitoring Failure” Alarms When Using the INOVent with a Fluidic Nasal CPAP Generator. Resp Care.Vol. 48, Number 10, October 2003. 14. Deakins KL, Tracy M, Myers TR. Evaluation Airway Clearance Procedures and Clinical Effectiveness in a Pediatric Intensive Care Setting. Resp Care.Vol. 48, Number 10, October 2003. 15. Deakins KL, Clark S, Myers TR. Comparison of Manual Ventilation Using the Neopuff Infant Resuscitation and Flow-Inflating Anesthesia Bag. Resp Care.Vol. 48, Number 10, October 2003.
16. Deakins KL, Clark S, Myers TR. The Effects of Inservice Education and Annual Performance Reviews on the
Complications of Nasal CPAP in the Neonate. Resp Care.Vol. 47, Number 8, August 2002. 17. Myers TR, Kallstrom T. Effective Education By Respiratory Therapists Can Reduce Indoor Environmental Asthma Triggers. Resp Care.Vol. 47, Number 8, August 2002. Abstracts
18. Myers TR, Kallstrom T. Assessment of Current Pediatric Asthma Initiatives and Future Needs in Hospitals Across the United States. Resp Care.Vol. 47, Number 8, August 2002. 19. Dickson J, Chatburn RL, Myers TR. Evaluation of Prototype “Neonatal” Circuit in Pressure Controlled Ventilation. Resp Care.Vol. 47, Number 8, August 2002. 20. Tracy M, Myers TR, Chatburn RL. The Effect of Sterilization on the Meteor Pediatric / Adult Flow Transducers. Resp Care.Vol. 47, Number 8, August 2002. 21. Lamparyk A, Deakins KL, Myers TR, Chatburn RL. Extubation and Reintubation Rates in the NICU: An Observational Study. Resp Care.Vol. 47, Number 8, August 2002.
22. Myers TR, Kercsmar CM. Are Patients ‘Really’ Blinded in a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study. Resp
Care.Vol. 47, Number 8, August 2002. 23. Deakins KL, DeFiore J, Myers TR, Chatburn RL. Transmission of Vibrations from the Acapella Airway Clearance Device During the Expiratory Phase of Mechanical Ventilation. Resp Care.Vol. 47, Number 8, August 2002. 24. Myers TR, Rogers M, Carl JC, Kercsmar CM. Pediatric Emergency Department Outcomes Comparing Levalbuterol vs. Racemic Albuterol. Resp Care.Vol. 46, Number 10, October 2001.
25. Dolcini DM, Myers TR, Chatburn RL. Comparison of Two Methods to Deliver Subambient Oxygen to Infants
with Hypoplastic Left Hearts Via an Oxyhood. Resp Care.Vol. 46, Number 10, October 2001. 26. Johnson N, Deakins KL Chatburn RL, Myers TR. Evaluation of Manual Ventilation Using the Neopuff Infant Resuscitator During Transport of the Premature Infant. Resp Care.Vol. 46, Number 10, October 2001. 27. Deakins KL, Myers TR. Laboratory Evaluation of the Neopuff Infant Resuscitator. Resp Care.Vol. 46, Number
28. Deakins KL Clark S, Myers TR, Chatburn RL. Evaluation of Complications Caused by Conventional and Fluidic
Nasal CPAP in the NICU: An Observational Study. Resp Care.Vol. 46, Number 10, October 2001. 29. Rogers M, Chatburn RL, Myers TR. Pilot Survey to Determine Potential Indoor Triggers of Inner-City Children with Asthma. Resp Care.Vol. 46, Number 10, October 2001. 30. Deakins KL Chatburn RL, DeFiore J, Myers TR. Effects of an In-line IPV Interface versus Adjustable PEEP Valve Attachment During Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation. Resp Care.Vol. 46, Number 10, October 2001.
31. Tracy M, Myers TR, Chatburn RL. The Effect of Resterilization Method on Bird Partner Probes. Resp Care.Vol.

32. Tracy M, Myers TR, Chatburn RL. The Effect of Sterilization on Flow Transducers. Resp Care.Vol. 46, Number
33. Carl JC, Myers TR, Kercsmar CM. Comparison of Levalbuterol and Racemic Albuterol for the Treatment of
Acute Asthma in Pediatric Patients. Chest. November 05, 2001. Abstracts
34. Carl JC, Myers TR, Kercsmar CM. Comparison of Levalbuterol and Racemic Albuterol for the Treatment of
Acute Asthma in the Emergency Department. American Academy of Pediatrics. October 19, 2001. 35. Myers TR, Tracy M, Chatburn RL. Evaluation of Prototype “Adult” Circuit for Pediatric Mechanical Ventilation. Resp Care.Vol. 45, Number 8, August 2000. 36. Rogers M, Camasso-Richardson K, Kercsmar CM, Myers TR, Chatburn RL. Pilot of a Pediatric Asthma Assessment-Based Scoring System As a Predictor of Hospital Length of Stay. Resp Care.Vol. 45, Number 8, August 2000.
37. Dolcini DM, Smith PC, Myers TR, Chatburn RL. Delivery of Sub-Atmospheric Oxygen Concentrations during
Mechanical Ventilation of Children with Heart Disease. Resp Care.Vol. 45, Number 8, August 2000.
38. Deakins KL Chatburn RL, Myers TR. Selection of Appropriate Ventilation Parameters: Outcomes According to
Population. Resp Care.Vol. 45, Number 8, August 2000. 39. Tracy M, Myers TR, Chatburn RL. Evaluation of the INOvent for Delivery of Low Dose Inhaled Nitric Oxide via Nasal Cannula at Low Flows. Resp Care.Vol. 45, Number 8, August 2000. 40. Deakins KL Chatburn RL, Myers TR. Selection of Appropriate Ventilation Parameters: Outcomes According to Mode of Ventilation. Resp Care.Vol. 45, Number 8, August 2000. 41. Myers TR, Kercsmar CM, Chatburn RL. Can a Modified Academic Detailing Improve Homegoing Medication Prescribing for Hospitalized Asthmatics. Resp Care.Vol. 44, Number 10, October 1999. 42. Myers TR, Chatburn RL, Rogers M, Camasso-Richardson K, Kercsmar CM. Can Nebulizer Brand Make A Clinical Difference in the Emergency Room Management of Pediatric Asthma? Resp Care.Vol. 44, Number 10, October 1999. 43. Myers TR, Smith PC, Chatburn RL. Measuring Subatmospheric Oxygen Concentrations. Resp Care.Vol. 44, 44. Rogers M, Kercsmar CM, Goodman J, Walters N, Chatburn RL, Myers TR. Can an Exercise/Wellness Program Improve Physical Endurance and Conditioning in Adolescents with Asthma and/or Obesity. Resp Care.Vol. 44, Number 10, October 1999. 45. Tracy M, Myers TR, Chatburn RL. Evaluation of Oxyhoods for the Delivery of Nitric Oxide. Resp Care.Vol. 44,
46. Myers TR, Kercsmar CM. Does Nebulizer Brand Make A Clinical Difference. European Respiratory Journal,

47. Myers TR and Kercsmar CM. Home Asthma Management Prior to Visiting An Inner City Pediatric Emergency
Department. Pediatric Research. Vol. 45, Number 4 (Part 2 of 2), April 1999. 48. Myers TR, Kercsmar CM. Modified Academic Detailing Improves Homegoing Medication Prescribing For Homegoing Medications. Am J of Resp and Critical Care Med Supplement. Vol 159, Number 3, March 1999. 49. Myers TR, Kercsmar CM, Chatburn RL. Description of Asthma Care Prior to Appearing in an Inner City Pediatric Emergency Department. Resp Care.Vol. 43, Number 10, October 1998. Abstracts
50. Myers TR, Kercsmar CM, Chatburn RL. Comparison of Albuterol vs. Albuterol with Ipratropium in Pediatric Asthma Patients Requiring Hospitalization. Resp Care.Vol. 43, Number 10, October 1998. 51. Myers TR, Kercsmar CM, Chatburn RL. Outcomes for Hospitalized Asthmatics Based on RSV Status. Resp Care.Vol. 43, Number 10, October 1998.
52. Slaughter S, Myers TR, Chatburn RL. Can Therapists Optimize Ventilation Based on Graphic Analysis. Resp
Care.Vol. 43, Number 10, October 1998. 53. Myers TR, Kercsmar CM, Chatburn RL. Clinical Outcomes For Pediatric Asthma Admissions Based on RSV Status. Am J of Resp. And Critical Care Med Supplement. Vol 157, Number 3, March 1998. 54. Myers T, Kercsmar C, Chatburn R. A scoring system for pediatric asthma improves appropriate ICU admission rate. Resp Care.Vol. 41, Number 11, November 1997. 55. Myers T, Kercsmar C, Kallstrom T, Chatburn R. A survey of asthma care and experience in daycare and preschool centers. Resp Care.Vol. 41, Number 11, November 1997. 56. Myers T, Chatburn R, Kercsmar C. A pediatric asthma unit staffed by respiratory therapist decreases length of stay, cost, and charges. Resp Care.Vol. 41, Number 11,November 1997. 57. McDowell K, Kercsmar C, Chatburn R, Myers T. An asthma care path reduces length and cost of hospitalization for status asthmaticus. J of Investigative Medicine Vol.44 (3) March 1996. 58. Myers T, Chatburn R, McDowell K, Kercsmar C. A pediatric asthma care path decreases hospital length of stay, cost and charges. Resp Care.Vol. 41, Number 10, October 1996. 59. Myers T, Chatburn R, McDowell K, Kercsmar C. An asthma care path in the pediatric intensive care unit decreases length of stay, cost, and charges. Resp Care.Vol. 41, Number 10, October 1996. 60. Myers T, Chatburn R, Kercsmar C, Wright M. Benchmark data for a pediatric asthma care path in the emergency department. Resp Care.Vol. 41, Number 10, October 1996. 61. McDowell K, Kercsmar C, Chatburn R, Myers T. An asthma care path reduces length and cost of hospitalization for status asthmaticus. Ambulatory Pediatric Association. October 1996. Monographs / Book Reviews / Articles (24)
1. Ari A, Hess DR, Myers TR, Rau JL, Giordano S. Monograph. A Guide to Aerosol Delivery Devices for
Respiratory Therapist. American Association for Respiratory Care, December 2009.
2. Myers TR. Article. Optimizing the Role of the Respiratory Therapist in Allergy Management. AARC

3. Myers TR. Article. Diagnosing Asthma in Young Children. AARC Times. April 2009.
4. Myers TR. Article. Managing the PICU Patient with Asthma. AARC Times. March 2008, 10-19.
5. Myers TR. Article. Pediatric Non-Invasive Ventilation: Look Mom, No Tube. AARC Times. June 2007, 8-
Monographs / Book Reviews / Articles
6. Hess DR, Myers TR, Rau JL, Giordano S. Monograph. A Guide to Aerosol Delivery Devices for
Respiratory Therapist. American Association for Respiratory Care, May 2007.
7. Myers TR. Monograph. Adolescent with Acute Asthma Exacerbation. What Would You Do? A Review of Four
Clinical Cases. American Association for Respiratory Care. May 2007.
8. Myers TR. Article. Advances in the Management of Asthma: Time to Reinvent the Wheel. AARC Times.

9. Myers TR. Article. Pulmonary Function Testing and Asthma. AARC Times. June 2006, 13-17.
10. Myers TR. Monograph. Use of Inhaled Nitric Oxide in the Hypoxic Newborn. Inhaled Nitric Oxide in the
Hypoxic Newborn. American Association for Respiratory Care. June 2006
11. Myers TR. Monograph. Respiratory Care Protocols: Benefits for Patients, Therapists and Hospitals Booklet.
The Benefits of Asthma Care Protocols for Acute Care. American Association for Respiratory Care. June 2005
12. Myers TR. Book Review. Assisted Ventilation of the Neonate, 4th ed. Resp Care 2004; 49 (6).
13. Myers TR. Article. Update on Asthma Pharmacology. Respiratory Reviews. The Med Group. Fall 2003.
14. Deakins K and Myers TR. Article. Selecting Appropriate Ventilatory Parameters. RT/The Journal for
Respiratory Care Practitioners. June/July 2001. 15. Myers TR. Article. Pediatric Status Asthmaticus: Alternative Therapies. AARC Times. January 2001, 36-38.
16. Myers TR. Article. Critical Care of the Pediatric Asthmatic. AARC Times. November 2000, 42-44.
17. Myers TR. Article. Pediatric Asthma. Case Review 1998; 4(6): 20-26.
18. Myers TR. Article. Treating Tots: Asthma Disease Management Program Targets Children Under 5. Advance
for Managers of Respiratory Care Magazine 1998; 7(11) 22-26.
19. Myers, TR. Article. Promoting Best Practice in Pediatric Asthma. RT International 1998; 7(1): 65-68.
20. Myers, TR. Article. Families Have Choices. Omron Supplement. January 1998.
21. Myers TR. Article. Pediatric Asthma: Nebulizer Therapy. Home Health Care Dealer. January / February 1998.
22. Myers TR. Article. Pediatric Asthma: Nebulizer Therapy. RT Magazine. December 1997.

23. Myers TR. Article. Proactive Health Care: A Guide to Disease Management and Outcomes Measurement.
Advance for Managers of Respiratory Care. December 1997.
24. Kallstrom TJ, Myers TR, and Kercsmar CM. Book Review. Asthma and Rhinitis. Resp Care 1996; 41: 830-831.
National / International Invited Presentations (53)
1. Neonatal-Pediatrics Year in Review: Neonatal-Pediatric Diagnostics. American Association for Respiratory Care International Congress Convention. Tampa, FL. November 2011. National / International Invited Presentations
2. Approaches to Liberation from Mechanical Ventilation: The North American Perspective. American Association for Respiratory Care International Congress Convention. Tampa, FL. November 2011. 3. Neonatal-Pediatric Clinical Cases. American Association for Respiratory Care International Congress Convention. Tampa, FL. November 2011. 4. Pediatric Research for the Clinician: Top 5 Ways to Find the Research Behind Clinical Practice. American Association for Respiratory Care International Congress Convention. Tampa, FL. November 2011. 5. Take Charge of My Asthma. American Association for Respiratory Care International Congress Convention. 6. Neonatal-Pediatrics: Thinking Outside the Box: Mission-based Scorecards for RTs. American Association for Respiratory Care International Congress Convention. Tampa, FL. November 2011. 7. Approaches to Liberation from Mechanical Ventilation: The North American Perspective. European Respiratory Society Congress. Amsterdam, The Netherlands. September 2011. 8. Identifying the Right Device for Inhaled Medication Delivery. Gulf Thoracic Congress. Dubai, United Arab 9. MDI's & DPI's in Aerosol Therapy: More than just Breathing. Gulf Thoracic Congress. Dubai, United Arab 10. Heliox and Nitric Oxide—Getting the Most of Alternative Gas Therapies. Gulf Thoracic Congress. Dubai, United Arab Emirantes. March 2011. 11. High-Flow Oxygen Therapy: Real Benefit or Just a Fad? American Association for Respiratory Care International Congress Convention. Las Vegas, NV. December 2010. 12. T-Piece vs. Manual Inflating Bags: Is it Worth the Additional Expense. American Association for Respiratory Care International Congress Convention. Las Vegas, NV. December 2010. 13. AARC Update: 2010. Keynote Address for Kindred Healthcare’s Clinical Impact Symposium. Louisville, 14. AARC Update: 2009. Keynote Address for the Taiwan Society for Respiratory Care’s Annual Meeting. 15. How Can the Surfactant Dose, Frequency of Administration, and Treatment Procedures Improve Outcomes? Annual PAS Meeting Breakfast Symposium. Baltimore, MD. May 2009. 16. The Specialized Training Path in Different Countries. 3rd Annual Conference for European Respiratory Care 17. Pediatric Respiratory Care Course (7 lectures). The Egyptian Society of Intensive Care Medicine & Trauma and the Anesthesia & Intensive Care Medicine Department at Ain Shams University. Cairo, Egypt. November 2007. National / International Invited Presentations
18. Adolescent with Acute Asthma Exacerbation. American Association for Respiratory Care Breakfast Symposium on Use Of Inhaled Nitric Oxide In The Hypoxic Newborn. Las Vegas, NV. December 2006. 19. New Trends in the Delivery Room. American Association for Respiratory Care Breakfast Symposium on Caring for the Newborn: From the Delivery Room to the Intensive Care Setting. Las Vegas, NV. December 2006. 20. Controversies in Respiratory Care—The PROs and CONs: Every Mechanically Ventilated Patient Should be Monitored with Capnography. American Association for Respiratory Care International Congress Convention. Las Vegas, NV. December 2006. 21. Neonatal Resuscitation Program Guidelines Update. American Association for Respiratory Care International Congress Convention. Las Vegas, NV. December 2006. 22. Pediatric Testing. American Association for Respiratory Care International Congress Convention. Las Vegas, 23. Neonates Testing. American Association for Respiratory Care International Congress Convention. Las Vegas, 24. Value of Care Algorithms. Pharm D Special Issues Board: Treating Acute Bronchospasm. Albuquerque, NM. 25. Use of Heliox in Children. American Association for Respiratory Care International Congress Convention. San 26. Specialty Gas Mixtures: iNO, N2, CO2. American Association for Respiratory Care International Congress Convention. San Antonio, TX. December 2005. 27. Neonatal Year in Review2005. American Association for Respiratory Care International Congress Convention. San Antonio, TX. December 2005. 28. Inhaled Nitric Oxide in the Hypoxic Newborn: A Review of the Evidence. American Association for Respiratory Care Breakfast Symposium on Use Of Inhaled Nitric Oxide In The Hypoxic Newborn. San Antonio, TX. December 2005. 29. Levalbuterol in the Acute Management of Pediatric Asthma Exacerbations. Sepracor Speaker’s Bureau Training 30. The Benefit of an Asthma Care Algorithm in Acute Pediatric Care. American Association for Respiratory Care Breakfast Symposium on Respiratory Care Protocols: Benefits for Patients, Therapists and Hospitals. New Orleans, LA. December 2004. 31. Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) Management for the Respiratory Therapist. American Association for Respiratory Care Satellite Symposium on Management of RDS in the Neonate. New Orleans, LA. December 2004. 32. Innovations in Pediatric Diagnostics: From the Bench to the Bedside. American Association for Respiratory Care International Congress Convention. New Orleans, LA. December 2004. 33. Levalbuterol in the Treatment of Pediatric Asthma. Sepracor National Sales Meeting. Orlando, FL. April 2004. National / International Invited Presentations
34. Therapist Driven Protocols: Keys to Successful Implementation in the Neonatal-Pediatric Population. American Association for Respiratory Care International Congress Convention. Las Vegas, NV. December 2003. 35. The Use of Asthma Protocols. National Asthma Conference 2003. National Institue of Health. Washington D.C., 36. Outcomes with Levalbuterol in the Hospital Setting. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Meeting. 37. Clinical Pathways in Managing Acute Asthma. American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology 38. Aerosol Delivery in the NICU. American Association for Respiratory Care International Congress Convention. 39. Advances in Beta2-Agonist Theapy for Acute and Chronic Asthma American Association for Respiratory Care International Congress Convention. Tampa, FL. October 2002. 40. Optimizing Mechanical Ventilation in Infants with HLHS. American Association for Respiratory Care International Congress Convention. Tampa, FL. October 2002. 41. Pediatric Asthma: Success with Therapist Driven Protocols. American Association for Respiratory Care International Congress Convention. San Antonio, TX. December 2001. 42. Controversies in Respiratory Care—The PROs and CONs: Heliox is The Front-Line for Management of Acute Asthma. American Association for Respiratory Care International Congress Convention. San Antonio, TX. December 2001. 43. Pediatric Airway Clearance Techniques. Hospital Sirio Libanes’ 5th International Symposium of Fisiotherapia. 44. Care of the Child with Tracheostomy. Hospital Sirio Libanes’ 5th International Symposium of Fisiotherapia. Sao 45. Pediatric Asthma Disease Management. Hospital Sirio Libanes’ 5th International Symposium of Fisiotherapia. 46. Use of Pediatric Specialty Gases. Hospital Sirio Libanes’ 5th International Symposium of Fisiotherapia. Sao 47. Acute Asthma Management in the ER. American Association for Respiratory Care International Congress Convention. Cincinnati, OH. October 2000. 48. The Asthma Masquerade: Pseudo Asthma. American Association for Respiratory Care International Congress Convention. Las Vegas, NV. December 1999. 49. Disease Management Programs By Respiratory Therapists. American Association for Respiratory Care International Congress Convention. Atlanta, GA. November 1998. National / International Invited Presentations
50. Panel Discussion: Drugs and Medications-- What’s Right and What’s Wrong. American Association for Respiratory Care International Congress Convention. New Orleans, LA. December 1997. 51. An Asthma Care Path Can Decrease Hospital Length of Stay and Costs. American Association for Respiratory Care International Congress Convention. New Orleans, LA. December 1997 52. Interactive Breakout Discussion Group: The Respiratory Therapist’s Role in Patient Education. The Zitter Group Conference: 1997 Outcomes & Disease Management Conference. Orlando, FL. October 1997. 53. Panel Discussion: Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Two Asthma Disease Management Case Studies. The Zitter Group Conference: 1997 Outcomes & Disease Management Conference. Orlando, FL. October 1997. Regional Invited Presentations (71)
1. Asthma Protocols. Missouri Society for Respiratory Care Winter Meeting. Springfield, MO. December 2. Update on Pediatric Diagnostics. Missouri Society for Respiratory Care Winter Meeting. Springfield, MO. 3. Respiratory Care 2015: What Does the Future Hold? Keynote Address for TriState Regional Respiratory Care Conference Meeting. Biloxi Dells, MI. August 2011. 4. Update on Pediatric Diagnostics. TriState Regional Respiratory Care Conference Meeting. Biloxi Dells, 5. AARC Advocacy: Keynote Address for North Regional Respiratory Care Conference Meeting. Wisconsin 6. Pediatric Asthma: What Does the Future Hold? North Regional Respiratory Care Conference Meeting. 7. AARC Update: 2010. Keynote Address for the Delaware Society for Respiratory Care’s Annual Meeting. 8. AARC Update: 2010. Keynote Address for the New York Society for Respiratory Care’s Annual Meeting. 9. Management of the Status Asthmaticus Patient New York Society for Respiratory Care’s Annual Meeting. 10. AARC: Creating a Vision for Respiratory Care in 2015 and Beyond. Keynote Address for the Tri-State Respiratory Care Meeting Biloxi, MS. August 2010. 11. Update on Pediatric Diagnostics. Tri-State Respiratory Care Meeting Biloxi, MS. August 2010. 12. AARC Update: 2010. Keynote Address for the Tennessee Society for Respiratory Care’s Annual Meeting. Regional Invited Presentations
13. AARC Update: 2010. Keynote Address for the Colorado Society for Respiratory Care’s Annual Meeting. 14. Management of the Status Asthmaticus Patient Colorado Society for Respiratory Care’s Annual Meeting. 15. AARC Update: 2010. Keynote Address for the Utah Society for Respiratory Care’s Annual Meeting. Salt 16. AARC Update: 2010. Keynote Address for the Pennsylvania Society for Respiratory Care’s Annual 17. Improving Asthma Outcomes. Pennsylvania Society for Respiratory Care’s Annual Meeting. Valley Forge, 18. AARC Update: 2009. Keynote Address for the Ohio Society for Respiratory Care’s Annual Meeting. 19. AARC Update: 2009. Keynote Address for the Arkansas Society for Respiratory Care’s Annual Meeting. 20. Management of the Status Asthmaticus Patient. Pediatric Meeting of the Virginia Society for Respiratory Care’s Meeting. Fairfax, VA. August 2009.
21. Update on Pediatric Diagnostics. Pediatric Meeting of the Virginia Society for Respiratory Care’s Meeting.
22. AARC: Creating a Vision for Respiratory Care in 2015 and Beyond. Keynote Address for the Florida Society for Respiratory Care’s Annual Meeting. Miami Beach, FL. May 2009. 23. Management of the Status Asthmaticus Patient. North Dakota Society for Respiratory Care’s Annual 24. AARC Update 2009. Keynote Address for the North Dakota Society for Respiratory Care’s Annual Meeting. 25. AARC Update 2009. Keynote Address for the Michigan Society for Respiratory Care’s Annual Meeting. 26. Asthma: Time to Reinvent the Wheel. Michigan Society for Respiratory Care’s Annual Meeting. Lansing, 27. AARC Update 2009. Keynote Address for the Alabama Society for Respiratory Care’s Annual Meeting. 28. Management of the Status Asthmaticus Patient. California Society for Respiratory Care’s Neonatal / Pediatric Meeting. Oakland, CA. October 2008. Regional Invited Presentations
29. Management of the Status Asthmaticus Patient. New York Society for Respiratory Care’s Southeastern Chapter Meeting. Long Island, NY. October 2008. 30. Asthma: Time to Reinvent the Wheel. Hawaii Society for Respiratory Care’s Annual Meeting. Honolulu, HI. 31. Advances in Asthma Management. Hawaii Society for Respiratory Care’s Annual Meeting. Honolulu, HI. 32. Pediatric Protocols: State of the Art. Washington Society for Respiratory Care’s Annual Meeting. Seattle, 33. What’s New in Asthma Pharmacology. Pennsylvania Society for Respiratory Care’s Annual Meeting. 34. Asthma Pathway Protocol Implementation. Pennsylvania Society for Respiratory Care’s Annual Meeting. 35. Specialty Gases in the NICU. Contemporary Management of Neonatal Pulmonary Disorders. Tempe, AZ. 36. The Role of the Respiratory Therapist in the NICU. Contemporary Management of Neonatal Pulmonary 37. Respiratory Care Practitioner 2010: The Physician Extender. Keynote Address for the South Dakota Society for Respiratory Care’s Annual Meeting. Rapid City, SD. September 2006. 38. Management of Asthma Exacerbations in Children. S South Dakota Society for Respiratory Care’s Annual Meeting. Rapid City, SD. September 2006. 39. Asthma Educator Certification Workshop. Wake Area Health Education Center. Raleigh, NC. June 2006. 40. Management of Asthma Exacerbations in Children. South Coast Region, California Society Respiratory Care Third Annual CSRC Neonatal/Pediatric Seminar, Miller Children’s Hospital, Long Beach , CA. March 2006. 41. Levalbuterol versus Racemic Albuterol in the Treatment of Asthma in Children. Sepracor Xopenex MDI Regional Consultant Meetings. Miami FL. November 2005. 42. Levalbuterol versus Racemic Albuterol in the Treatment of Asthma in Children. Sepracor Xopenex MDI Regional Consultant Meetings. Phoenix AZ. October 2005. 43. Respiratory Care Practitioner 2010: The Physician Extender. Keynote Address for the Arkansas Society for Respiratory Care’s Annual Meeting. Hot Springs, AR. September 2005. 44. Update on Pediatric Diagnostics. Ohio Society for Respiratory Care’s Annual Meeting. Columbus, OH. Regional Invited Presentations
45. Update on the Management of Pediatric Asthma. Texas Society for Respiratory Care’s Annual Meeting. 46. Advances in the Management of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. Texas Society for Respiratory Care’s Annual Meeting. South Padre Island, TX. June 2005.
47. Asthma Continuum of Care. Asthma and COPD Workshop: The Continuum of Care for Wake Area Health
Education Center. Raleigh, NC. May 2005. 48. Update on Pediatric Asthma. Nebraska Society for Respiratory Care’s Awards Dinner Meeting. Kearney, NB. 49. Update on Pediatric Asthma. Michigan Society for Respiratory Care’s Annual Meeting. Grand Rapids, MI. 50. Update in Pediatric Asthma. New Hampshire/Vermont Society for Respiratory Care Conference. Waterville 51. Asthma Protocols. Hawaii Society for Respiratory Care Conference. Honolulu, HA. September 2004.

52. Innovations in Pediatric Diagnostics: From the Bench to the Bedside. Virginia Society for Respiratory Care
Conference. Virginia Beach, VA. May 2004. 53. Development and Design of An Asthma Management Program. Virginia Society for Respiratory Care Conference. Virginia Beach, VA. May 2004. 54. Neonatal Mechanical Ventilation. North Dakota Society for Respiratory Care Conference. Bismarck, ND. April 55. Assessment and Treatment of Pediatric Asthma Exacerbations. North Dakota Society for Respiratory Care 56. Neonatal Mechanical Ventilation. Oregon Society for Respiratory Care Conference. Eugene, OR. February 2004. 57. Assessment and Treatment of Pediatric Asthma. Oregon Society for Respiratory Care Conference. Eugene, OR. 58. Update on Asthma Care. Gold Circle Respiratory Care Conference. Jackson, TN. November 2003. 59. The Use of Protocols and Levalbuterol in Patients with Reversible Airflow Obstruction, Florida Society for Respiratory Care & N Florida Regional Hospital Halloween Cardiopulmonary Symposium. Gainesville FL. October 2003 60. Update on Asthma Care. Florida Society for Respiratory Care- Gulf Coast. Pensacola, FL. October 2003. 61. Levalbuterol Therapy in Hospitalized Patients with Reversible Obstruction Airway Disease. South Carolina Society for Respiratory Care. Myrtle Beach, SC. September 2003. 62. Status Asthmaticus: Art or Science. Texas Society for Respiratory Care Conference. San Antonio, TX. July 2003. Regional Invited Presentations
63. Status Asthmaticus: Art or Science. Carolina/Virginia Society of Critical Care Medicine Conference. Raleigh, 64. Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of an Asthma Management Program. California Society for Respiratory Care State Convention. Monterrey, CA. June 2003. 65. What’s New in Pediatric Mechanical Ventilation? Michigan Society for Respiratory Care’s Annual Meeting. 66. Developing Asthma Protocols. Michigan Society for Respiratory Care’s Annual Meeting. Lansing, MI. April 67. Pediatric Asthma. Tennessee Society for Respiratory Care’s Annual Meeting. Franklin, TN. March 2003. 68. Current Issues in Pediatric Asthma Management. West Virginia Society for Respiratory Care’s Annual Meeting 69. Current Trends in Pediatric Asthma Management. North Carolina Society for Respiratory Care’s 24th Annual “Symposium by the Sea”. Wilmington Beach, NC. September 2002. 70. New Initiatives in the Management of Asthma. Arizona Society for Respiratory Care. Carefree Resort, AZ. June 71. Asthma Disease Management. California Society for Respiratory Care State Convention. Monterrey, CA. June Local Invited Presentations (33)
1. Evidenced-based Asthma Management. 15th Annual J. Robert Wilson Memorial Lecture. Akron, OH. October 2. What’s New at the AARC: 2015 and Beyond. 15th Annual J. Robert Wilson Memorial Lecture. Akron, OH. 3. Leadership and Management Trends in Healthcare. Tenth Annual Rainbow Babies & Children’s Respiratory Conference. Cleveland, OH. September 2008. 4. An Update on the Management of Status Asthmaticus. Strategic Practices of Critical Care Medicine. MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, Texas. May 2008. 5. Heliox. Second Annual Harbor Hospital Respiratory Care Conference. Baltimore, MD June 2007 6. Albuterol in the Treatment of Reversible Obstructive Airway Disease. Grand Rounds Saint Charles Hospital. 7. Asthma Update. What’s on the Horizon for 2006. 11th Annual Space Coast Cardiopulmonary Conference:
8. Asthma Disease Management Course. Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Phoenix, AZ. April 2005. 9. Update on Pediatric Asthma. Apple Harvest Respiratory Conference. Winchester, VA. November 2004. 10. Update on Pediatric Asthma. Holzer Medical Center Respiratory Conference. Galopolis, VA. November 2004. 11. Current Drug Aerosol Therapy in the Emergency Room. University of Cincinnati’s Respiratory Care Department Guest Lecturer. Cincinnati, OH. October 2004. 12. Update on Pediatric Asthma. First Annual Razor City Respiratory Conference. Gillette, WY. October 2004. 13. Assessment and Treatment of Pediatric Asthma Exacerbations. River City Symposium. Jacksonville, FL. July 14. Asthma Issues in Children. Pennsylvania Society for Respiratory Care’s 23rd Annual Northwest District 15. Keynote Address: Asthma Today. Fourth Annual Dynamics for Respiratory Care: Asthma Taking the Next Breath Conference. Knoxville, TN. July 2003 16. Current Trends in Asthma Management. Triad Cardiopulmonary Conference. Clemmons, NC. April 2003. 17. Status Asthmaticus: Do the Guidelines Work? State Your Case: The Seventh Annual Mercy Medical Center Respiratory Care Conference Canton, OH. October 2002. 18. Mechanical Ventilation of the Pediatric Trauma Case: Art or Science. State Your Case: The Seventh Annual Mercy Medical Center Respiratory Care Conference Canton, OH. October 2002. 19. Asthma Update. The Lakeland Center for Continuing Education for Health Care Professionals. Lakeland Community College. Willoughby, OH. October 2002. 20. Development of Asthma Clinical Pathways. 1st Annual Respiratory Therapy Update. Sepracor Pharmaceuticals. 21. Asthma Disease Management. Kiwanis Club of Southeast Cleveland’s Current Concepts in Respiratory Care 22. Developing Protocols for Pediatric Asthma. The 7th Annual Respiratory Care Symposium @ The University of Texas Health Science Center. San Antonio, TX. March 2002. 23. Treatment of Acute Asthma in the ER. 7th Annual J. Robert Wilson Memorial Lecture. Akron, OH. October 24. Current Trends in Pediatric Asthma Management. Third Annual Rainbow Babies & Children’s Respiratory Conference. Cleveland, OH. October 2001. 25. Pediatric Mechanical Ventilation. The Sixth Annual Mercy Medical Center Respiratory Care Conference 26. Pediatric Asthma Protocols. Wisconsin Society for Respiratory Care District IV Meeting. Milwaukee, WI. Local Invited Presentations
27. Pediatric Assessment and Pediatric Asthma Protocols. St. Joseph’s Medical Center Respiratory Care Department. Milwaukee, WI. September 2000. 28. Disease State Management Pathways for Asthma. Willis Knighton Medical Center’s Pediatric Grand Rounds. Shreveport, LA. October and December 1998. 29. Disease State Management Pathways for Asthma. Blank Children’s Hospital’s Pediatric Grand Rounds. Des 30. Successes with An Asthma Care Path. University of Chicago (Wyler) Hospital’s Pediatric Grand Rounds. 31. Application of Practice Guidelines in Pediatric Asthma: Lessons Learned. Clinical Resource Management Conference. Cleveland, OH. September 1997. 32. Asthma Care Path Development and Benchmarking Data. National Association of Children’s Hospitals and Related Institutions (NACHARI): Patient Care Focus Group. Cleveland, OH. August 1997. 33. Asthma Management Program. Delaware Medical Center’s (Christiana Hospital) Pediatric Grand Rounds. Professional Educational Workshops / Courses / Videoconferences / Webcasts (59)
Identifying the Right Device for Inhaled Medication Delivery. American Association for Respiratory Care
Professor’s Rounds Videoconference. Dallas, TX. February 2010.

NAEPP Asthma Care Guidelines Updated for 2007. American Association for Respiratory Care Professor’s Rounds
Videoconference. Dallas, TX. September 2007.

2006 Neonatal Resuscitation Guidelines. American Association for Respiratory Care Professor’s Rounds
Videoconference. Dallas, TX. September 2007.

Infant Pulmonary Function Testing. American Association for Respiratory Care Webcast. Dallas, TX. May 2007.
American Association for Respiratory Care’s Asthma Educator Certification Prep Course. Providence, RI. April
2007.
 Pulmonary Function  Pharmacology  How to Take a Test American Association for Respiratory Care’s Asthma Educator Certification Prep Course. Harrisburg Pa. October 2008, Phoenix, AZ July 2008, Houston, Tx Feb 2008, Charlotte, NC August 2007, Orlando, Fl. October 2006, Nashville, TN. August 2006, Las Vegas, NV. February 2006, Houston, TX August 2005, Orlando, FL July 2005, Valley Forge, PA April 2005, and Cleveland OH. March 2005. Pediatric Essentials for Therapists Who Work Primarily with Adults. American Association for Respiratory Care
Professor’s Rounds Videoconference. Dallas, TX. September 2006.

Professional Educational Workshops / Courses / Videoconferences / Webcasts
Neonatal Care from the Delivery Room to the NICU. American Association for Respiratory Care Professor’s Rounds
Videoconference. Dallas, TX. September 2005.

American Association for Respiratory Care’s Asthma Educator Certification Prep Course. Newark NJ Sept 2008,
Reno, NV. July 2007. Dallas, TX. February 2007. St. Louis, Mo. September 2006. Phoenix, AZ. July 2006.
Minneapolis, MN. June 2005. Los Angeles, CA. February 2005.
 Pathophysiology and Epidemiology of Asthma  Pulmonary Function  Pharmacology Controversies in the Management of Pediatric Asthma. American Association for Respiratory Care Professor’s Rounds Live Videoconference. Dallas, TX. September 2004. American Association for Respiratory Care’s Asthma Disease Management Program/Asthma Certification Examination Workshop. Honolulu, HA. September 2004.  Pathophysiology and Epidemiology of Asthma  Pulmonary Function  Delivery Devices & Adjuncts to Asthma Management  Protocol Development

Update on Inhaled Nitric Oxide for Acute Hypoxic Respiratory Failure. American Association for Respiratory Care
Webcast. Dallas, TX. September 2004.

American Association for Respiratory Care’s Asthma Disease Management Program/Asthma Certification
Examination Workshop. Dallas, TX. May 2004.
 Pathophysiology and Epidemiology of Asthma  Pulmonary Function  Protocol Development Asthma Disease Management: What's New and How Is It Working? American Association for Respiratory Care Professor’s Rounds Live Videoconference. Dallas, TX. September 2003. American Association for Respiratory Care and Environmental Protection Agency’s Indoor Environmental Triggers and the Respiratory Therapist: Train-the-Trainer Workshop. Grand Rapids, MI August 2006; New York, NY June 2006; Miami, FL April 2006; Phoenix, AZ February 2006; Houston, TX August 2005; Los Angeles CA February 2005; Cleveland OH March 2005; Washington DC May 2004, Chicago IL August 2004. Pediatric ARDS. American Association for Respiratory Care Professor’s Rounds Live Videoconference. Dallas, TX. April 2003. American Association for Respiratory Care and Environmental Protection Agency’s Indoor Environmental Triggers and the Respiratory Therapist: Train-the-Trainer Workshop. Monterrey, CA June 2003; New York, NY. May 2003 Orlando, FL July 2003 and Tampa FL. October 2002.  A Review of the Epidemiology of Asthma  Environmental Asthma Education—Pilot Studies Professional Educational Workshops / Courses / Videoconferences / Webcasts
American Association for Respiratory Care’s Asthma Disease Management Program/Asthma Certification Examination Workshop. New Orleans, LA December 2004, Chicago, Il August 2004, Las Vegas, NV December 2003, Dallas, TX March 2003 and Orlando, FL July 2003.  Pulmonary Function  Protocol Development American Association for Respiratory Care’s Asthma Disease Management Program/Asthma Certification Examination Workshop. Cleveland, OH. December 2002.  Pathophysiology of Asthma  Environmental and Behavior Modifications  Protocol Development Association of Asthma Educators Meeting. Faculty. Minneapolis MN. July 26, 2002.  A Hospital-Based Asthma Education Program American Association for Respiratory Care and Environmental Protection Agency’s Indoor Environmental Triggers and the Respiratory Therapist:Train-the-Trainer Workshop. Keystone CO. June 2002.  A Review of the Epidemiology of Asthma American Association for Respiratory Care’s Conference on Asthma Disease Management. Faculty. Keystone CO June 2002; Las Vegas, NV Nov 2001; Naples, FL July 2001; Dallas, TX Nov 2000; Vail, CO June 2000.  Overview of the NIH Expert Panel Review II  Protocol Development  Pediatric Issues: Fact or Fiction Xopenex Regional Consultants Meeting. Faculty. St. Petersburg, FL. September 2001.  Pediatric Asthma in the Emergency Department Consensus Conference on Asthma Education in the Emergency Department. New York Academy of Medicine New York, NY. April 1-3, 2001  Asthma Education in the Emergency Department Pediatric Asthma in the ER. American Association for Respiratory Care Professor’s Rounds Live Videoconference. Dallas, TX. March 2000. American Association for Respiratory Care’s Conference on Asthma Disease Management. Faculty. Cleveland, OH.  Overview of the NIH Expert Panel Review II  Protocol Development Minisymposium Presentations (19)
American Association for Respiratory Care’s Abstract Open Forum Presentations. Tampa, FL. Oct 2002.
 Are Patients ‘Really’ Blinded in a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study
 Effective Education By Respiratory Therapists Can Reduce Indoor Environmental Asthma
Minisymposium Presentations
American Association for Respiratory Care’s Abstract Open Forum Presentations. San Antonio, TX. Dec 2001.
 Pediatric Emergency Department Outcomes Comparing Levalbuterol vs. Racemic American Association for Respiratory Care’s Abstract Open Forum Presentations.Cincinnati, OH. Oct 2000.
 Evaluation of Prototype “Adult” Circuit for Pediatric Mechanical Ventilation. American Association for Respiratory Care’s Abstract Open Forum Presentations. Las Vegas, Nv. Dec 1999.
 Measuring Subatmospheric Oxygen Concentrations.  Can Modified Academic Detailing Improve Homegoing Medication Prescribing for  Does Nebulizer Brand Make A Clinical Difference in the Emergency Room Management
European Respiratory Society. Madrid, Spain. Oct 1999.
 Does Nebulizer Brand Make A Clinical Difference.
American Thoracic Society. San Diego. Apr 1999.
 Modified Academic Detailing Improves Homegoing Medication Prescribing For American Association for Respiratory Care’s Abstract Open Forum Presentations. Atlanta, Ga. Dec 1998.
 Description of Asthma Care Prior to Appearing in an Inner City Pediatric Emergency  Comparison of Albuterol vs. Albuterol with Ipratropium in Pediatric Asthma Patients  Outcomes for Hospitalized Asthmatics Based on RSV Status.
American Thoracic Society. Chicago. April 1998.
 Clinical Outcomes for Pediatric Asthma Admissions Based on RSV Status. American Association for Respiratory Care’s Abstract Open Forum Presentations. New Orleans, La. Dec 1997.
 A scoring system for pediatric asthma improves appropriate ICU admission rate.  A survey of asthma care and experience in daycare and preschool centers.  A pediatric asthma unit staffed by respiratory therapist decreases length of stay, cost, and American Association for Respiratory Care’s Abstract Open Forum Presentations. San Diego, Ca. Nov 1996.
 A pediatric asthma care path decreases hospital length of stay, cost and charges.
 An asthma care path in the pediatric intensive care unit decreases length of stay, cost, and
 Benchmark data for a pediatric asthma care path in the emergency department.

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