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Last published 2022
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Richard Wettstein

Researcher

Also affiliated: NewYork–Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital (2022); The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center (2005–2022); Audie L. Murphy Memorial VA Hospital (2009); Children's Hospital of San Antonio (2022); Respiratory Clinical Trials (2011); The University of Texas at San Antonio (2011–2022); Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin (2002–2006); The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (2020–2022)

Faculty Researcher

6 h-index 20 pubs 579 cited

  • Humans
  • Oxygen
  • Spirometry
  • Anti-Infective Agents, Local
  • Infant, Premature
  • Intensive Care Units
  • Respiration, Artificial
  • Nose
  • Blood Gas Monitoring, Transcutaneous
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Contraindications
  • Pulmonary Atelectasis
  • Equipment Design
  • Monitoring, Physiologic
  • Work of Breathing

Biography and Research Information

OverviewAI-generated summary

Richard Wettstein's research focuses on respiratory support technologies and their application in clinical settings, particularly for vulnerable populations such as premature infants. His work includes the preclinical animal testing of emergency resuscitator breathing devices and the evaluation of automated bag breathing units. Wettstein has investigated incorporating patient assist modes into breathing devices and explored the use of automated bag breathing units to address ventilator shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic. His publications also address broader clinical topics, including approaches to managing acute severe asthma. Wettstein has a publication record of 20 papers, with 573 citations, and an h-index of 6. He collaborates with other researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

Metrics

  • h-index: 6
  • Publications: 20
  • Citations: 579

Selected Publications

  • Current approaches to the assessment and treatment of acute severe asthma (2022)
    Indian Journal of Respiratory Care 1 citation DOI OpenAlex

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