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Can respiratory therapists administer conscious sedation for certain respiratory procedures like bronchoscopies?

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Dr. Michael Sanders answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

No: No where I know of are RT's allowed to administer any meds other than nebulizers and inhalers.

Dr Rosenfeld agreed

Answered 6/2/2017

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