Respiratory Therapy – St. Alexius Services
Team Members – Respiratory Therapy
The profession of Respiratory Therapy involves working in many areas of the hospital treating patients of all ages with heart and lung disorders. Respiratory Therapists at St. Alexius Medical Center are either certified or registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care and serve as an integral part of the multidisciplinary healthcare team. Aspects of Respiratory Care (floor therapy) include the following: 1. Administration of aerosolized medication
2. Bronchial Hygiene
3. Volume Expansion Therapy
4. Oxygen Therapy
5. Diagnostics
6. Patient and Family Education 7. Mechanical Ventilation
8. Transport
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