Respiratory Therapy

Goal

To deliver individualized diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care procedures in order to improve and maintain health. These services will be delivered by members of the Respiratory Therapy Department and Nursing Service in accordance with criteria developed by the respiratory care staff, the medical director, and other appropriate individuals.

Services Provided

• Therapeutic services provided in the adult and pediatric patient include: oxygen therapy, humidity and aerosol therapy, aerosolized medication therapy, IPPB therapy, chest physical therapy, incentive spirometry, ventilator management, CPR, airway care and assistance, and bronchoscopy procedures.

Hours of operation

• Respiratory care practitioners are available on site 24 hours per day, seven days a week.