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 Allied Corner Physical Therapists T R E N D S & O U T LO O K S F O R A L L I E D H E A LT H T R AV E L E R S Respiratory Therapists Inhalers go green As an important step toward going green, all inhalers must be free of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) by the end of 2008 because the propellant is detrimental to the earth’s ozone layer. Most aerosol delivery devices already use hydrofluoroalkanes (HFAs) as an environmentally friendly alternative to CFCs. The American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) offers an online booklet describing the differences in characteristics between inhalers containing CFCs and HFAs. AARC members can receive 4 hours of CRCE credit by reading the booklet and completing a web-based test. Visit www.aarc.org/education/aerosol_devices/index.asp to register or obtain additional information. HT Source: American Association for Respiratory Care. (2008, March 9). Going green. Retrieved May 8, 2008, from http://www.aarc.org/headlines/ 08/04/going_green/ Photo: Getty Images/TBurazin PT aims to break world record In July and September 2008, Stanley Paris, PT, PhD, FAPTA, will raise funds for the Foundation of Physical Therapy’s “Destination: Research Excellence—Roadmap for the Future of Physical Therapy” campaign by attempting to enter the Guinness World Records as the oldest person to swim across the English Channel. Stanley, who is founder of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapists, and the American Physical Therapy Association’s Orthopaedic section, successfully swam across the body of water twice in the 1980s. “As a physical therapist,” he says, “my knowledge and expertise gives me the tools to properly train and the skills to listen to my body in order to prevent injury. The money we raise is creating possibilities for physical therapist researchers to push the boundaries of science and ultimately improve the quality of life for the patients we serve every day.” The Foundation’s goal is to raise $4 million by mid-June. To donate, pledge, or follow his journey, visit www.apta.org/parisswim. Source: American Physical Therapy Association. (2008, March 20). Physical therapist Stanley Paris, PT, PhD, attempts to become oldest person to swim across the English Channel. Retrieved May 8, 2008, from http://www.apta.org/AM/Template.cfm? Section=News_Archive&TEMPLATE=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&CONTENTID=47023 Jennifer Samuels is associate editor of Healthcare Traveler. Circle Career Card No. 639 Circle Career Card No. 643 Circle Career Card No. 627 62 Healthcare Traveler June 2008 www.healthcaretraveler.com http://www.aarc.org/education/aerosol_devices/index.asp http://www.apta.org/parisswim http://www.aarc.org/headlines/08/04/going_green/ http://www.aarc.org/headlines/08/04/going_green/ http://www.apta.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=News_Archive&TEMPLATE=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&CONTENTID=47023 http://www.apta.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=News_Archive&TEMPLATE=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&CONTENTID=47023 http://www.richardshealthcare.com http://www.roadtripnursing.com http://www.meridianmedicalstaffing.com http://www.roadtripnursing.com http://www.meridianmedicalstaffing.com http://www.richardshealthcare.com http://www.healthcaretraveler.com

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