Cardiopulmonary Department: SCOPE: Respiratory care is a life-supporting, life-enhancing health care profession practiced under qualified medical direction. Respiratory Care Services are provided to both inpatients and out patients with disorders of the Cardiopulmonary System, including: Therapeutic delivery of care, diagnostic testing, monitoring of patient status and improvement and evaluation of care. Our Cardiopulmonary Department is staffed twenty-four hours a day seven days a week. All individuals who provide diagnostic or therapeutic respiratory care have appropriate qualifications, training and possess a current license issued by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. SERVICES PROVIDED: Cardiology - Cardiac Stress Testing- Caradiolite, Lexiscan, and Persantine Echocardiograms and Bubble Studies with the new VIVID 7 Ultrasound Machine. We provide free athletic screening for local athletes to detect heart abnormalities. Electrocardiograms, EEG’s (Neuro-diagnostic Testing) Sleep Studies with mask fitting, patient education and follow-up evaluation with board certified Sleep physician - * redecorated patient rooms Pulmonary Function Testing, Ventilator and Airway management, Arterial Blood Gas Analysis with Co-oximetry using the new IL GEM 4000 Analyzer, Aerosol and Oxygen Therapy and Patient Education. - Airway Care
- Aerosol Therapy
Ambulance Transport Apnea Monitoring Arterial Blood Gas and Cooximetry Analysis BIPAP/CPAP Therapy Breathing Exercises Cardiac Stress Testing CPR Echocardiogram/Doppler Studies Electroencephalograms Extubation Holter Monitoring Incentive Spirometry Intubation Assistance MDI Therapy Oxygen Therapy Patient Education Pediatric Respiratory Care Percussion and Postural Drainage Pulmonary Function Testing Pulse Oximetry Sleep Disorder Testing Ventilator Management
MISSION: We strive to provide the highest quality of cardiopulmonary services with special attention to the physical and social needs of our patients and their families.
VALUES: To support our therapists’ growth and development through continuing education and to foster accountability and responsibility for professional judgment. - To encourage and facilitate an interdisciplinary team approach to patient care and encourage patients and their families to be active members of the team.
- To educate patients and their families about health care options so they can make informed decisions.
- To respect patients’ rights when determining the extent of care.
- To ensure the comfort and dignity of every patient throughout his/her life, and at the end of a patient’s life encounter.
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