Respiratory Care Services
The following procedures are performed in this department
- Handheld Nebulizer Therapy
- Incentive Spirometry Therapy
- Pulmonary Function Tests
- Arterial Blood Gases, Oximeter Therapy
- Oxygen Therapy (we use a variety of O2 devices)
- Cool Mist Therapy
- Heated Mist Therapy
- Oxyhood Therapy
- Chest Physical Therapy
- Postural Drainage and Percussion
- Mechanical Ventilation with a 740 iVent
There are qualified personnel in this department to perform intubation procedures and sputum collections. Personnel are also ACLS/BLS and PALS certified. Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (BIPAP), and Smoking Cessation Information.