Procedures

Arterial Blood Gases

Arterial blood gas is used to determine several parameters in the blood, such as PH level, oxygen, and carbon dioxide levels, along with several other values.

Pulmonary Function Testing

Pulmonary Function Test or PFT is a breathing test that measures lung volumes; it is used to diagnose lung problems such as asthma and COPD. It is the most helpful tool for early detection of lung disease and proper treatment.

If you are scheduled for a PFT, you should not smoke, eat or take any bronchodilators two hours prior to the test.

Respiratory Treatments

Respiratory treatments include a variety of modalities including nebulizer treatments, inhalers, aerosol treatments, PEP therapy of flutter, chest percussion and oxygen. These treatments are designed to care for patients with breathing problems such as asthma, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress and COPD including emphysema and bronchitis.

Ventilator Management

Ventilators are used for critically ill or trauma patients needing help breathing.

Pulse Oximetry

Pulse oximetry is a non-invasive tool placed on the finger to determine the oxygen level in the blood. It is the fastest and easiest way to determine if a patient is getting enough oxygen.