Pulmonary Medicine

Services

• Comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and management of
  pulmonary disorders:
  – asthma
  – bronchitis
  – recurrent pneumonia and croup
  – persistent coughing
  – wheezing of all causes
  – congenital malformations of the lung
  – bronchial pulmonary disease
• Pulmonary diagnostic services include:
  – pulmonary function testing
  – pneumocardiograms/memory monitor scoring
  – home apnea monitoring
  – premature infant car seat evaluation
• Respiratory care therapeutic services include:
  – mechanical ventilation
  – noninvasive ventilation
  – part of transport team
  – aerosol therapy
  – bronchial drainage
  – oxygen and humidity therapy
• Respiratory care diagnostic services include:
  – continuous artenial blood gas monitoring
  – point of care testing
  – end tidal CO2 monitoring
  – pulse oximetry
• Preventive services include parent instruction for home therapy, asthma education, and trach CPR instruction.
• Research and new technology.
• Staff is sensitive to both the physical and emotional needs
  of children.

For related information, see Pulmonary Diagnostics, and Special Diagnostics.