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Respiratory Therapy Services

Most people take breathing for granted. It is second nature and an involuntary reflex. But for those who suffer from breathing problems, each breath is a major effort. The people who suffer from breathing problems range from newborns to senior citizens. They suffer from chronic lung disorders such as asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema. People with breathing problems might also include heart attack and accident victims, premature infants, and people with cystic fibrosis, lung cancer or AIDS.

Under the direction of a physician, respiratory therapy practitioners are the health care specialists who evaluate, treat, educate and care for patients with breathing disorders.

Scott County Hospital's registered and certified respiratory therapists administer aerosolized medication to alleviate breathing problems, provide oxygen therapy, or employ mechanical ventilation for treating individuals who cannot breathe adequately on their own.

At Scott County Hospital, respiratory therapy services are offered on both an inpatient and an outpatient basis.

Inpatient services:

Oxygen Therapy and Management
Pressure Support Ventilation (Bipap-ST)
Assist with OB deliveries
Aerosol/Humidity Therapy
Asthma Management
Respiratory Consultation
Airway Management
Pulse Oximetry
Non-Invasive Testing/Monitoring
Promotes Smoking Cessation
EKG's
Spirometry

Outpatient Services:

Pulse Oximetry
Pulmonary Function Testing
Emergency Resuscitation
EKG's
Stress Testing
Cardiopulmonary Rehab
Cardiac Holter 24 and 48-hour monitoring
Aeroslol/Humidity Therapy
Even monitoring