id author title date pages extension mime words sentences flesch summary cache txt cord-255399-4jtfnuf2 Sawadkar, Mrudula M. Respiratory therapists: the unnoticed warriors during COVID-19 pandemic in India 2020-10-30 .txt text/plain 656 41 55 title: Respiratory therapists: the unnoticed warriors during COVID-19 pandemic in India The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has emerged as the biggest health care crisis, affecting more than 200 countries worldwide. Along with the known health care communities like doctors and nurses, Respiratory Therapists (RTs) are working selflessly in tackling this situation. "Respiratory therapists sacrifice and dedicate themselves to helping their patients and their communities during this time of COVID-19," said Tom Kallstrom, AARC Executive Director [7] . He also added by saying, "Now, more than ever before, the role of the respiratory therapist is vital to the health of our nation." These encouraging words motivate RTs working to fight against COVID-19. The Indian Association of Respiratory Care (IARC) is striving hard to portray the hard work done by RTs throughout India and on international grounds. Burnout among healthcare workers during COVID-19 pandemic in India: Results of a questionnaire-based survey Department of Respiratory Therapy, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education ./cache/cord-255399-4jtfnuf2.txt ./txt/cord-255399-4jtfnuf2.txt