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Dog Mom, Registered Respiratory Therapist (BSRT, RRT, RRT-ACCS), Sewist, Reader #MedSky #RespiratoryTherapy #RespiratoryTherapist

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A drawing of colorful bats hanging in a glowing cave. The caption reads, "Today's a good day to really look after yourself."

A drawing of colorful bats hanging in a glowing cave. The caption reads, "Today's a good day to really look after yourself."

04.11.2025 01:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1429    ๐Ÿ” 547    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 9

Reminder:

27.10.2025 11:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 41    ๐Ÿ” 15    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Golden doggo jumping up to attack the sprinkler her human is holding.

Golden doggo jumping up to attack the sprinkler her human is holding.

Happy Golden doggo sitting pretty waiting for the hose to be turned back on. She just got a bath and needs playtime!

Happy Golden doggo sitting pretty waiting for the hose to be turned back on. She just got a bath and needs playtime!

Sasha was ecstatic yesterday when she realized she was getting an evening bath and walk!

23.10.2025 16:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Sounds like the perfect day to curl up under a blanket with your pets!

23.10.2025 16:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Animals at zoos across the United States got into the Halloween spirit this month. ๐ŸŽƒ

Video via Oregon Zoo via Storyful and AP, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium via Storyful and the John Ball Zoo via AP

23.10.2025 13:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 230    ๐Ÿ” 55    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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Happy respiratory care week to all my fellow RTs! #respiratorytherapist #respiratorytherapy #medsky #RCweek2025 #emimcc

21.10.2025 03:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Fluffy Golden dog asleep on her bed (surrounded by toys). Her long front legs are stretched out in front of her and she is smirking as she sleeps

Fluffy Golden dog asleep on her bed (surrounded by toys). Her long front legs are stretched out in front of her and she is smirking as she sleeps

Just a sleepy puppy

17.10.2025 21:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Right?! It's pretty hard to resist the cuteness (and fluff)

09.10.2025 17:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Fluffy Golden doggo sitting in front of the oven giving her human the stink eye. There's chocolate biscotti waiting to be cut on the stove top for its second bake. The dog is very sad that chocolate isn't for puppies!

Fluffy Golden doggo sitting in front of the oven giving her human the stink eye. There's chocolate biscotti waiting to be cut on the stove top for its second bake. The dog is very sad that chocolate isn't for puppies!

I made chocolate biscotti this morning and Sasha was ready to do some quality control testing. She wasn't happy when I told her "no, chocolate isn't for puppies"

09.10.2025 17:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A drawing of a black cat resting under a blanket. The caption reads, "please be patient with yourself; it all feels overwhelming because it IS overwhelming"

A drawing of a black cat resting under a blanket. The caption reads, "please be patient with yourself; it all feels overwhelming because it IS overwhelming"

โค๏ธ

08.10.2025 22:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3987    ๐Ÿ” 1658    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 20    ๐Ÿ“Œ 20

every single one of us deserves to be paid

07.10.2025 20:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Pope Leo XIV says 'inhuman treatment of immigrants' in the U.S. isn't 'pro-life' Pope Leo XIV weighed in on U.S. politics, saying that Catholic politicians must be judged on the full range of their policy positions and suggesting that the country's immigration policy is "inhuman."

Pope Leo XIV weighed in on U.S. politics, saying Catholic politicians must be judged on the full range of their policy positions and suggesting the country's immigration policy is "inhuman."

01.10.2025 22:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7166    ๐Ÿ” 1972    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 161    ๐Ÿ“Œ 151
Picture of a woman holding a hardcover book (The Ferryman by Justin Cronin)

Picture of a woman holding a hardcover book (The Ferryman by Justin Cronin)

It was really rude of new orders to pop up right as I got to the "wait, WHAT." portion of this book ๐Ÿคฃ

24.09.2025 09:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a woman is sitting in front of a laptop with the word boop on it ALT: a woman is sitting in front of a laptop with the word boop on it
23.09.2025 21:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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For generations, families have trusted TYLENOLยฎ when it matters most.
Why? Because Tylenol is one of the most studied medications in history.
The facts remain unchanged: over a decade of rigorous research, endorsed by leading medical professionals, confirm there is no credible evidence linking acetaminophen to autism.
Acetaminophen is used worldwide as a first line of defense for pain relief and fever reduction, at the recommendation of independent public health and leading medical professionals and in accordance with the product label.
High fevers and pain are widely recognized as potential risks to a pregnancy if left untreated, especially in the first trimester.
Remember to talk to your doctor.
We prioritize science as the core of how we provide care, and that will never change.

tylenol.com TYLENOL We stand with science, and we stand with you. For generations, families have trusted TYLENOLยฎ when it matters most. Why? Because Tylenol is one of the most studied medications in history. The facts remain unchanged: over a decade of rigorous research, endorsed by leading medical professionals, confirm there is no credible evidence linking acetaminophen to autism. Acetaminophen is used worldwide as a first line of defense for pain relief and fever reduction, at the recommendation of independent public health and leading medical professionals and in accordance with the product label. High fevers and pain are widely recognized as potential risks to a pregnancy if left untreated, especially in the first trimester. Remember to talk to your doctor. We prioritize science as the core of how we provide care, and that will never change.

A pop up box on Tylenol dot com

23.09.2025 04:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 24482    ๐Ÿ” 6172    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 679    ๐Ÿ“Œ 426
A screencap from the Fellowship of the Ring: Bilbo Baggins' birthday party. A crowd of hobbits are celebrating under a banner that reads Happy Birthday Bilbo Baggins

A screencap from the Fellowship of the Ring: Bilbo Baggins' birthday party. A crowd of hobbits are celebrating under a banner that reads Happy Birthday Bilbo Baggins

"When Mr. Bilbo Baggins of Bag End announced that he would shortly be celebrating his eleventy-first birthday with a party of special magnificence, there was much talk and excitement in Hobbiton."

Happy Hobbit Day, and happy birthday Bilbo and Frodo!

#LOTR

22.09.2025 16:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 71    ๐Ÿ” 14    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿคฉ

20.09.2025 16:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Whatever you do, please donโ€™t stop reading.

Read for joy. Read for education. Read for resistance. Read banned books. Read books by marginalized authors. Read about experiences that differ from your own.

Just. Keep. Reading.

18.09.2025 18:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3621    ๐Ÿ” 1563    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 46    ๐Ÿ“Œ 58

For anyone wondering whether to get the COVID vaccine:

You can & should trust the American Association of Pediatrics & the American Academy of Family Physicians.

These are among the most hardworking, underpaid, evidence-based, and well-intentioned doctors out there.

12.09.2025 14:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Louisiana election schedule:

11.09.2025 06:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How The Supreme Court Just Launched A New Phase Of American Dystopia The obvious end point of the Supreme Courtโ€™s logic is something normally associated with fascist regimes.

NEW: If you want your Fourth Amendment rights to mean something in America, you better not be Latino. Or look like you are. Or sound like it. Or work a job that some random ICE agent you have never met before thinks is an indicator of your legal citizenship status.

www.huffpost.com/entry/americ...

10.09.2025 20:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 52    ๐Ÿ” 19    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

I'm so sorry for your loss, he looks like such a good boy!

08.09.2025 21:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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08.09.2025 18:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7163    ๐Ÿ” 2787    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 420    ๐Ÿ“Œ 406

I'm really grateful for my dad insisting that he come with me on a road trip to another state to get my covid vaccine. We had a really good visit on the drive.

08.09.2025 15:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The new NIPPV criteria are here. Many medical equipment companies are already applying the changes; stay up to date! ๐Ÿ”— Read the full article now: www.chestphysician.org/practical-ap...
#COPD

06.09.2025 16:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

It doesnโ€™t matter if you feed your kids organic foods, MAHA moms.

It doesnโ€™t matter if you lift every day, bro.

It doesnโ€™t matter how many supplements you consume.

When polio, diphtheria, measles, mumps, and whooping cough come a calling, all that matters is if you are vaccinated or not.

03.09.2025 18:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5981    ๐Ÿ” 1813    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 161    ๐Ÿ“Œ 95

Today marks 20 years since Katrina, and 4 since Ida. I am full of rage and grief today.

29.08.2025 21:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

seriously though, where's the HCW exemption for this?

29.08.2025 02:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a cartoon of tom from tom and jerry making a face ALT: a cartoon of tom from tom and jerry making a face

the residents looked at me like I was crazy every time I gave them a result and asked for an art line if we were gonna keep this up

18.08.2025 09:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Few things irritate me more than doing q2ish hour ABGs on patients without an arterial line.

18.08.2025 09:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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