DeSoto Memorial Hospital

The Cardio-Pulmonary Department has experienced therapists who specialize in respiratory therapy services and the acquisition of electrocardiograms. The therapists are experts in:

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• the establishment and maintenance of artificial airways

• ventilator, bipap, and other airway pressure therapies

• precise delivery of oxygen concentration

• techniques to aid in the removal of secretions from the pulmonary tree

• therapeutic use and monitoring of broncho-dilator therapies

• deep breathing, coughing, postural drainage, chest percussion and vibration, and naso-tracheal suctioning

• physician ordered diagnostic tests such as pulmonary function test, spirometry, and blood-gas analysis

• acquisition of electrocardiograms

 

Respiratory therapists are important members of the healthcare team and respond to emergent requests, and all routine care.