Title: Trace the historical development of respiratory therapy, including the contributions of important figures in the field.
Course: Respiratory Therapy I (14061-I) > Section: Exploring the World of Respiratory Therapy

Tracing the historical development and important figures in the history of respiratory care should include

- evolution of the field, from inhalation therapy to respiratory therapy
- describing the evolution of standards and practices
- listing the pioneers in respiratory care (e.g., Julius Comroe, John B. West, Barry Shapiro, Ronald Harrison, Thomas Petty, Neil McIntyre, Robert Kaczmerek, Donald Egan, Chevalier Jackson, John Dalton, Joseph Priestley, Carl Paul von Linde) and describing the contributions of each to the field.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What contribution did John Dalton make in the field of respiratory care?
- What is the significance of Donald Egan’s work in the field of respiratory care?
- Who are the predecessors of the current respiratory therapist?
- Why is it important to know the history of respiratory therapy?