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Dr. Arthur A. Taft, at work in the research lab at the Medical College of Georgia.

R. Randall Baker, PhD, RRT, RCPT
Associate Professor and Chairman

Research Emphasis:

My current research interest is in the area of atopic asthma management. We are taking a multidisciplinary basic science and clinical approach toward better understanding of the morbidity associated with asthma and atopy to indoor allergens. The ongoing Indoor Atopic Asthma Intervention Study includes respiratory therapists, physicians, nurses, and other Allied Health personnel. We are examining the role of indoor allergens in asthma morbidity, the affect of atopic asthma on quality of life in patients and their families, and methods for improving health care delivery for patients with asthma. The goals of this project are to determine whether allergens can be controlled in the indoor environment and, if so, will problems associated with asthma be decreased.

Publications:

• Baker RR, Mishoe SC, Zaitoun FH, Arant CB, and Rupp NT. Poor perception of breathlessness in children with asthma. Journal of Asthma (In press, 2000).
• Baker RR, Hall CR, Lucas J, and Kemp V. Value of Screening for Pediatric Asthma Risk in Schools. Respiratory Care 44(10):1279, 1999.
• Hall CR and Baker RR. Efficacy of dosimeter-controlled small volume nebulizer bronchodilator therapy in hospitalized adult patients. Respiratory Care 44(10):1287, 1999.
• Hall CR and Baker RR. Cost minimization analysis of dosimeter-controlled small volume nebulizer therapy compared to standard small volume nebulizer therapy. Respiratory Care 44(10):1291, 1999.
• Mishoe SC, Baker RR, Poole S, Harrell LM, Arant CB, and Rupp NT. Development of an instrument to assess stress levels and quality of life in children with asthma. Journal of Asthma 35(7): 553-563, 1998.
• Kemp VH and Baker RR. School-Based Asthma Screening Program. Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners 9(11):511-513, 1997.
• Mishoe SC, Karlin SL, Baker RR, Ogilvie M, Arant CB, and Rupp NT. Utilizing distance learning to provide asthma education to adults and children in Georgia. Respiratory Care 42 (9): 873-879, 1997.
• Baker RR, Mishoe SC, Harrell LM, and Poole S. Assessment of caregiver's knowledge of asthma and quality of life. Am J Resp Crit Care Med 153:A754, 1996.
• Baker RR, Arant CA, Rupp NT. Comparison of guanine levels and mite allergen content in house dust samples. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology 97:225, 1996.
• Arant CA, Baker RR, Rupp NT. PEFR as a measure of airway obstruction in pediatric asthmatic patients. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology 97:183, 1996.
• Senyk O, Ismailov I, Bradford AL, Baker RR, O'Brodovich H, Matalon S, and Benos DJ. Reconstitution of Immunopurified Alveolar Type II Cell Na+ Channel Protein into Planar Lipid Bilayers. Am J Physiol (Lung Cell Mol Physiol) 268:C1148-C1156, 1995.
• Barnard ML, Baker RR, and Matalon S. Intratracheal liposome instillation protects rabbit lungs from endothelial damage. Am J Physiol (Lung Cell Mol Physiol) 265:L340-L345,1993.

Franklin H. Dennison, MEd, RRT, RPFT
Associate Professor and Testing Coordinator

Research Emphasis:

My knowledge, skills, and research interests are in mechanical ventilation (life support). My interests in mechanical ventilation are primarily in work of breathing, waveform analysis, and assessing respiratory mechanics.

Publications:

• Dennison F.H., Hernlen, K., Hall, C.R., Taft A.A., Hunter J.  Effects of impedance to mechanical ventilation on resistance measurements.  Respiratory Care, 45(8):1011-1015, 2000.
• Lynam L., Dennison F.H. Changing practice: an alternate approach to oxygen delivery for newborn infants.  Neonatal Intensive Care 1996;September/October:48-52.
• Dennison, F., Brudno, D.S., Lain, D., and Kremenchugsky, V., Bench evaluation of the ServO2 oxygen control system. Respiratory Care, 41(8):724-727, 1996
• Brooks, CW, Dennison, FH, Mishoe, SC, Gillum, R, Hall CR, Taft, AA.  Two different maximal inspiratory pressure problems. Respiratory Care, 41:916, 1996
• Dennison, F., Brudno, D.S., Lain, D., and Kremenchugsky, V., Bench evaluation of the ServO2 oxygen control system. Respiratory Care, 40(11):1178,1995.
• Mishoe, S.C., Brooks, C.W.,Dennison, F.H., and Hill, K.V., Octave waveband analysis t determine sound levels of humidifiers and nebulizers used in NICU. Respiratory Care, 40:1120-1124, 1995.
• Dennison, FH, Taft, AA, Chaudhary, BA, PFT Corner #49-Noise or Upper Airway Disorder?. Resp Care 1993; 38 (2):202.
• Dennison, FH, AA Taft, Effects of high inspiratory flow demands on pressure support ventilation. Respiratory Care, 36: 1294, 1991.
• Taft, AA, SC Mishoe, FH, Dennison, DC Lain, BA Chaudhary. A comparison of two methods of preoxygenation during endotracheal suction. Respiratory Care, 36:1195-1201, 1991.
• Dennison, FH, Taft, AA, Mishoe, SC, Hooker, LL, Eatherly, SB, Beckham, RW. Analysis of resistance to gas flow in nine adult ventilator circuits. Chest 1989; 96(6), 1374-9.
• Taft, AA, Mishoe, SC, Dennison, FD. Comparison of two methods of oxygenation during endotracheal suctioning. Crit Care Med 1989.

Charles (Rick) Hall, Sr., MS, RRT, RPFT
Perinatal/Pediatric Specialist
Assistant Professor and Director of Clinical Education

Research Emphasis:

My current research interests are primarily involved in areas of aerosol delivery.   Focus is on the clinical and cost effectiveness of the device and method of delivery.  Another area of research includes perception of dyspnea in relation to pulmonary function.

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Please email comments, suggestions or questions to:
Joette Stokes, jstokes@mcg.edu.
April 11, 2007