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Respiratory Care

respiratory therapist and patient Our respiratory therapists and technicians, through the use of education and clinical skills, assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the heart and lungs. Procedures performed by the Respiratory Care staff include

Holter monitoring
Electrocardiograms
Arterial blood gases
Mechanical ventilation
Oxygen therapy
Bronchiodilator therapy
Chest physiotherapy
Incentive spirometry
Pulse oximetry
Pulmonary function studies
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

... and other respiratory-related procedures.

Licensed Respiratory Therapist Natosha George RRT, RCP and her staff are available and ready to serve the healthcare needs of our community through respiratory care. Sensitivity to our patients’ physical and psychological needs, attention to detail, and clear communication help us to provide the best in respiratory services.

Respiratory Therapy Staff As part of the Calhoun Memorial Hospital team, our Respiratory Therapy service providers utilize technology paired with skill and proficiency to evaluate and treat all types of patients ranging from premature infants, whose lungs are not fully developed, to elderly patients whose lungs are diseased. Respiratory Therapy can provide temporary relief to patients with chronic asthma and emphysema. In addition, our Respiratory care is a major part of treating emergency patients who are victims of heart attack, stroke, drowning, and/or shock.

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Respiratory Care

Holter monitoring

Electrocardiograms

Arterial blood gases

Mechanical ventilation

Oxygen therapy

Bronchiodilator therapy

Chest physiotherapy

Incentive spirometry

Pulse oximetry

Pulmonary function studies

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

... and other respiratory-related procedures.