Faculty Profile for Dr. Chris Russian

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Dr. Chris Russian
Professor — Department of Respiratory Care
WILW 232
phone: (512) 716-2682
Scholarly/Creative Work
Awards
Grants
Service

Biography Section

Teaching Interests

 Diagnostics
Mechanical Ventilation
Airway Clearance
Sleep Staging

Research Interests

 Respiratory Therapy
Polysomnography
Respiratory Muscle Training
Pulmonary Function
Mechanical Ventilation
Airway Clearance

Selected Scholarly/Creative Work

  • Collins, K. P., & Russian, C. J. (n.d.). A Learning Needs Assessment in Participants with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Journal of Allied Health, 52(Spring 2023). https://doi.org/https://www.asahp.org/journal-of-allied-health
  • Headrick, D., & Russian, C. J. (2023). Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome in the Neonate: A Historical Literature Review and Recommendations. Neonatal INTENSIVE CARE. The Journal of Perinatology-Neonatology, 36(1), 35–39. Retrieved from https://nicmag.ca/pdf/NIC-36-1-Winter-2023-R19-web.pdf
  • Russian, C. J., & Gonzales, J. F. (2023). Comparison of a Peristaltic Suction Pump to Wall Suction Regulator as an Airway Clearance Device. Respiratory Care, 68(Supplement 10). Retrieved from https://rc.rcjournal.com/content/68/Suppl_10/3950950
  • Collins, K. P., & Russian, C. J. (2023). Attitudes of Respiratory Therapy Students Toward Legalization of Physician-Assisted Suicide. Respiratory Care Journal, 68(10). Retrieved from https://rc.rcjournal.com/content/68/Suppl_10/3950920
  • Gonzales, J. F., Hudgins, A. M., Myers, D. L., Tufano, V. E., Russian, C. J., & Trad, M. L. (n.d.). An Examination of a Student’s Academic GRIT and Mental Wellness Throughout the Advancement of a Health Care Based Program. Respiratory Care, 68(10). Retrieved from https://rc.rcjournal.com/content/68/Suppl_10/3951302

Selected Awards

  • Award / Honor Recipient: Honorary Member, Lambda Beta National Honor Society. 2008 - Present
  • Award / Honor Nominee: Teaching Award of Honor, Texas State Alumni Association. June 2022
  • Award / Honor Recipient: College Achievement Award - Excellence in Teaching, College of Health Professions. 2019 - 2020
  • Award / Honor Recipient: College Achievement Award for Excellence in Service, College of Health Professions. 2018
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Graduating Student Recognition Award: Named as a person at Texas State University who made a contribution to the academic career of a graduate. 2007 - 2014

Selected Grants

  • Christopher, Russian J (Principal), , Sam Gregory (Co-Principal), Waugh, Jonathan (Supporting), Dunlevy, Crystal. Critical Thinking and Clinical Judgement Skills in Recent Graduates of Associate Degree and Baccalaureate Degree Programs, American Association for Respiratory Care, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $48950. (Funded: October 1, 2018 - September 30, 2019). Grant.
  • Russian, Christopher J, Marshall, S G, Gonzales, Joshua Fidel (Co-Principal). The Relationship Between a Sleep-Disordered Breathing Questionnaire, the Epworth Sleepiness Scale and Measurements of Respiratory Muscle Strength, Texas Society for Allied Health Professions, $1500. (Funded: June 10, 2013). Grant.
  • Russian, Christopher J (Principal), Gonzales, Joshua Fidel (Co-Principal). The Relationship Between a Sleep Disordered Breathing Questionnaire, the Epworth Sleepiness Scale and Measurements of Respiratory Muscle Strength, Texas Society of Allied Health Professions, $1495. (Funded: 2012). Grant.
  • Russian, Christopher J, Gonzales, Joshua Fidel (Co-Principal). Assessment of Ventilator Data Prior to and During Endotracheal Tube Obstruction, Texas Society for Allied Health Professions, $1500. (Funded: July 16, 2012). Grant.
  • Gonzales, Joshua Fidel (Principal), Russian, Christopher J. Determining Suction Catheter Size for Endotracheal Suction: A comparison of Endotracheal Tube Size to Suction Catheter RatiosThe Use of Clinical Simulation Videos to Enhance Simulation Practice, $1169. (Funded: October 12, 2011). Grant.

Selected Service Activities

Member
Board of Directors - COBGRTE
2019-Present
Chair
AARC Ad-Hoc Committee on AS-to-BS Conversion
February 27, 2019-Present
Graduate Advisor
Master of Science in Respiratory Care
2017-Present
Chair
Department of Respiratory Care-Personnel Committee
2017-Present
Program Coordinator
Master of Science in Respiratory Care
2017-Present