Respiratory Care

We specialize in Tracheostomy Care, COPD and CHF Rehabilitation.

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We support our patients who require respiratory care with a Respiratory Therapist (RT) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  We also provide education and therapy that can increase the patient’s quality of life. 

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Our ultimate goal is to educate the patient and families to prevent readmissions to the hospital.

Education

• 2 days of Education on each their Pulmonary Disease by licensed RT

• Registered Dietician Training on diet, nutrition and healthy eating

• Pulmonary Rehabilitation Training

• Peak Flow Meter Training, including breathing techniques/managing breathlessness

• Roll of current medication use by RT and importance of daily weighing

Therapy

• Physical Therapy – Occupational Therapy – Speech Therapy

• Restorative Nursing Assistant (RNA) Program

• Aerosol Therapy

• Chest Physiotherapy

• CO2 Monitoring (ETCO2)

• SPO2 Monitoring (Overnight Oximetry)

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Additional Therapies

• High Flow Airflow System

• 12 lead Ekg with report

• Incentive Spirometry

• Polysomnography Interpretation (PSG) by Board Certified Sleep Physician

• ABG

• Flutter Valve Therapy