Respiratory Therapy
Pulmonary Function testing- how much air the lungs can handle as well as how fast air moves in and out of the lungs.
Arterial blood gas (ABG) testing determines the amount
of oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood as well
as the acidity of the blood.
Oxygen Saturation, 6-minute walk test
Providing invasive procedures, such as arterial line
insertion, arterial blood gas sampling and intubation
based on the clinical assessment of a patient
Patient therapies include aerosol treatments, metered
dose inhalers, chest physiotherapy, incentive spirometry,
oxygen administration/therapy, CPAP and BiPAP mask
therapy.
Diagnosing lung and breathing disorders and
recommending treatment methods
Managing ventilators and artificial airway devices for
patients who can't breathe normally on their own:
- Responding to Code Blue or other urgent calls for car
- Artificial airway care
- Bronchopulmonary hygiene
- Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
- Administering pharmacological agents related to respiratory care procedures