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An MSRC Alumna, Chrysalis Ashton, caps off our Master's Madness episode releases. She talks about converting her husband to a cruise aficionado, her experience with advancing her degree, and working in the Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and home care environment.

An MSRC Alumna, Krystal Craddock, joins us today to talk about glamp packing in Havasupai Falls, adult onset asthma and wildfire notification initiatives to help their patients when air quality worsens.

An MSRC Alumna, Shandi Asher, joins us to confirm that you can set ice cream cakes on fire, talk about the life of a transport RT (HINT: sometimes they ride in helicopters), and discuss the importance of critical thinking skills.

An MSRC Alumna, Lisa Moore, joins us to take a stance on Boba tea, talk about Pulmonary Function Testing (PFTs), and advocate for folks to advance their education.

MSRC Alumna, Mendy, joins us today to talk about her dog eating two socks, her very cool work with Interventional Pulmonology, and the power of mentorship. Program InformationFoothill College Interventional Pulmonology Assistant ProgramResearch ArticlesImpact of Bronchial Thermoplasty Research ArticleRobotic-Assisted Navigation Bronchoscopy ArticleIndocyanine Green-Soaked Fiducial Markers ArticleCryobiopsy Article

Ryan, a recent on-campus graduate, discusses flying for the first time, participating at the AARC House of Delegates as a student ,and what her first AARC Congress experience was like. This episode is especially inspiring for students considering getting involved with their state associations or research!

Dr. Koster, Divisional Dean of the "new" School of Respiratory Care Sciences, joins us to kick off the brand new year! In this episode she shares her experience with driverless cars in Phoenix, does an excellent job of providing an overview of the Respiratory Care profession both here in the US and globally, and talks about Batman.

Our RRT-BS faculty member, Brian Cayko, joins us today to discuss his decision to pursue a Doctorate degree and how he got into the field of Respiratory Care. Hint: It involves deer urine. You won't want to miss this episode!

In this episode, Dr. Amanda Leightner, our first endowed professor, talks to us about sleep and how respiratory care plays a rule in this critical human need. We cover a wide range of topics from naps, sleep studies, and the sleeping patterns of bullfrogs.

RRT-BS and MSRC alumna, Kristi Hack, joins us today to talk about her transition from working in a clinical setting to working in higher education. When we recorded the episode, Kristi had just finished her move across the country to Florida. As of August 2025, she is now the Program Director at the school she works for. Way to go Kristi!Kristi also shares her perception on the importance of degree advancement in the field of Respiratory Care.

Morgan, a current on-campus student, joins us today to discuss a RRT recruitment trip she was able to attend in Indiana and why she choose Respiratory Care as a profession.

In this episode, our first international guest, Dr. Hudson, joins us from Australia to talk about a paper she contributed on: "Respiratory-related evoked potentials in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and healthy aging". Dr. Kim from our Neuroscience Department also joins us to discuss how Respiratory Care and Neuroscience can be used in conjunction with each other to conduct research.

Two on-campus Respiratory Care students (Kendyl and Ryan) and a Biomechanical Engineer (Holly) join us in this month's episode to discuss collaborating on a research project that explores the safest positions for infants within different equipment such as car seats. Check out charlieshouse.org for information on how to prevent accidents and injuries to children in and around the home. Visit cpsc.gov for information on product recalls and safety. Reach out to Holly at [email protected] for more information on their research or how to get involved.

Professor Cappiello and Professor Foreman-Starks hosts our first Medical Literature Club for the 2025 year!Article Discussed: Al-Khalisy H, Nieman GF, Kollisch-Singule M, Andrews P, Camporota L, Shiber J, Manougian T, Satalin J, Blair S, Ghosh A, Herrmann J, Kaczka DW, Gaver DP, Bates JHT, Habashi NM. Time-Controlled Adaptive Ventilation (TCAV): a personalized strategy for lung protection. Respir Res. 2024 Jan 18;25(1):37. doi: 10.1186/s12931-023-02615-y. PMID: 38238778; PMCID: PMC10797864Additional Resources:APRV-TCAV Network https://www.tcavnetwork.orgAARC University: Science and Clinical Research of APRV using the TCAV Method. https://www.aarc.org/education/science-and-clinical-research-of-aprv-using-the-tcav-method/Andrews P, Shiber J, Madden M, Nieman GF, Camporota L and Habashi NM (2022) Myths and Misconceptions of Airway Pressure Release Ventilation: Getting Past the Noise and on to the Signal. Front. Physiol. 13:928562. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2022.928562Parhar KKS, Doig C. (2024) Caution – do not attempt this at home. Airway Pressure Release Ventilation should not routinely be used in patients with or at risk of acute respiratory distress syndrome outside of a clinical trial. Crit Care Med. 52 (9)Rola P and Daxon B (2022) Airway Pressure Release Ventilation With Time-Controlled Adaptive Ventilation (TCAV™) in COVID-19: A Community Hospital’s Experience. Front. Physiol.13:787231. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2022.787231Swindin J, Sampson C, Howatson A. (2020) Airway pressure release ventilation. BJA Education, Volume 20, Issue 3Cavalcanti AB, Suzumura EA, Laranjeira LN, Paisani DM, Damiani LP, Guimaraes HP, Romano ER, Regenga MM, Taniguchi LNT, Writing Group for the Alveolar Recruitment for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Trial I, et al. Effect of lung recruitment and titrated positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP) vs low PEEP on mortality in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA. 2017;318:1335–45.

Alumnus, Bob Petree, joins us today to talk about his experience in the Respiratory Care profession and share his perspective on professionals advancing their Respiratory Care degree.

Professor Jessica Foreman-Starks joins us today as our first repeat guest. In this episode she discusses COPD, what it means to be a COPD navigator, and the GOLD Report from the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease.

Lanny Inabnit, faculty in the RRT-BS program, joins us today to discuss the importance of volunteering and ways that respiratory care practioners can get involved in professional organizations.

Today we have a special episode of the #GoBronchi podcast. This episode is a recording of our fall Medical Literature Club with guest Robert Bayliss. In this episode professor Jhaymie Cappiello and Jessica Foreman-Starks discuss the article "Revisiting the Common Canister Protocol" with the author.

In this episode, Director of Clinical Education, Alyssa Zemke joins us to talk about tracheostomy management awareness in hospitals. She talks about the national Tracheostomy Safety Project and offers ways to better care for patients who have tracheostomies.

Two non-traditional first year students join us today to discuss how they got involved in Respiratory Care. They also talk about some of the challenges they've faced as non-traditional students and advice they would give to those interested in starting a second career.

Recent graduate from the RRT-BS program, Svetlana, joins us today to talk about a proposal she is putting forth at an acute care hospital she works at to allow the use of Passy Muir valves on patients with tracheostomies. She was able to get the skills necessary to feel comfortable moving forward with the proposal in the RRT-BS program.

Professor Jessica Foreman-Starks joins us today during National Donate Life Month to discuss her experience in the organ procurement process and how RTs can get involved in the field.

In this episode Professor Jhaymie Cappiello discusses a research publication that he worked on, tips for Respiratory Therapists who want to pursue research, and the benefits of discussing research with other professionals.

In this episode two second year students, Elizabeth and McKenzie discuss why they chose the Respiratory Care program at Boise State. They also talk about their professional goals, what the program is like, and give advice to future Respiratory Care students. Learn more about our programs on our website or by reaching out to [email protected]

Dr. Kristen McHenry joins us today to discuss the role of a Respiratory Therapist in clinics that serve patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.