General and Critical Care
Therapeutic Services
Respiratory services provide a full
range of therapeutic services from arterial blood gas analysis to ventilator
management with the use of the latest available equipment. Protocols are also
utilized, allowing our therapists to better serve our patients and make optimal
use of their skills and knowledge. The department provides services to the full
range of patient ages and all levels of patient care.
Diagnostic Services
Pulmonary Function Studies are one of
the primary ways to screen for pulmonary disease, to evaluate surgical risk, to
assess disease progression, to assist in the determination of pulmonary
disability, and modify the therapeutic approach to patient
care.
Bronchoscopy may be used
for both therapeutic and diagnostic purposes. The therapeutic uses of
bronchoscopy include removal of foreign objects, aspiration of secretions, and
endobronchial surgery. Diagnostic testing includes biopsy, obtaining sputum
samples for culture, and quantification of structural airway changes.
Arterial Blood Gas analysis
is one of the important tests in evaluating the degree of respiratory distress
and in determining the level of certain therapies, such as oxygen
therapy.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Pulmonary Rehabilitation is provided to
patients with respiratory disorders that would benefit from education in
medication use, management of activities of daily living, the use of
supplemental oxygen, and those that can benefit from an exercise
program.
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