Respiratory therapists at WPSHC provide expert care for patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. They offer services such as breathing treatments, oxygen therapy, and pulmonary rehabilitation. Additionally, they manage chronic conditions like asthma, COPD, and sleep apnea, perform diagnostic tests including pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysis, and assist with mechanical ventilation for critically ill patients. In the outpatient setting, respiratory therapists also educate patients on managing their respiratory health, including the proper use of inhalers and other treatments, to help improve their quality of life.
Services at WPSHC include diagnostic, assessment, procedural, and educational care, provided in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Diagnostic Services
- Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs)
- Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Analysis
- Sleep studies for sleep apnea
- Peak flow measurement
- Oxygen saturation monitoring (pulse oximetry)
- Tracheostomy assessment and monitoring (e.g., checking for airway patency and proper function)
Assessment Services
- Comprehensive Respiratory Assessments
- Monitoring of lung function
- Evaluation of breathing patterns
- Assessment of oxygen needs and delivery methods
- Evaluation of ventilator settings and patient responses
- Post-surgical respiratory status assessment
Procedural Services
- Oxygen therapy administration
- Inhaler and nebulizer treatments
- Mechanical ventilation management (for critical care patients)
- Airway suctioning
- Chest physiotherapy (CPT)
- Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV)
- Administration of respiratory medications
- Tracheostomy care procedures, including tube changes, suctioning, and ensuring proper airway management
- Pulmonary rehabilitation and exercise therapy (link to rehab page/resources?)
Education Services
Our team provides patient education on managing chronic conditions such as asthma, COPD, and sleep apnea. Our education services include:
- Instruction on proper inhaler and nebulizer use.
- Education on home oxygen therapy and equipment.
- Tracheostomy care education for patients and caregivers, covering proper cleaning, tube replacement, and emergency management.
How do I get there?
- Directly across from the entrance you will find the Unit Reception Desk, speak with the clerical staff.
- Head down to the 1st floor via the stairs or elevator directly across from the entrance.
- Once on the first floor find Respiratory Services reception on the right-hand side of the stairs or across from and to the left of the elevators.
