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 Respiratory and Ventillator Services
At Lutheran SeniorLife, we provide one of the most experienced and comprehensive respiratory care programs in subacute and long term care. Our team of licensed respiratory therapists, under the medical supervision of a board certified pulmonary physician, is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our respiratory care program is tailored to the patient‘s needs and may include the following services:
• Patient/family education
• Relaxation and breathing techniques
• Oxygen therapy
• Pulmonary rehabilitation
• Tracheotomy care and weaning
• Bipap/CPAP therapy
• Ventilator weaning
• Chronic ventilator care
Patients may have a variety of conditions that require services. These may include Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, pneumonia, bronchiectasis, cardiac and neurological conditions, pulmonary fibrosis, respiratory infections, and sleep disorders. The respiratory care program also provides care for those individuals who experience shortness of breath that interferes with daily activities, self care, or for those who have recurring hospitalization for chronic lung problems. |
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