The official science journal of the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) deals with the subject area of the same name, and thus publishes articles pertaining to disorders affecting the cardiorespiratory system, including their pathogenesis, pathophysiology, manifestations, diagnostic assessment, monitoring, prevention, and management. Because the practice of respiratory care prominently involves equipment and devices, the development, evaluation, and use of these things feature prominently in what the journal publishes. The journal emphasizes the patient and improving all aspects of the care of individuals affected by respiratory disease.
