Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory Therapy is a clinical specialty that is concerned with the treatment and management of a patient's breathing.  Ellett Memorial Hospital’s respiratory care department’s goal is to restore normal breathing patterns, increase tolerance and improve quality of life.

Our certified Respiratory Therapists (RTs) identify their patients' needs through a comprehensive screening and evaluation process and then suggest a course of treatment and/or rehabilitation. RTs will also educate the patient and family about their condition and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises and use of medications and respiratory equipment.

Inpatient Services

• Oxygen Administration
• Aerosol Therapy
• Aerosolized Medications via Small Volume Nebulizer
• Percussion and Postural Drainage
• Acapella Therapy
• Instruction and Administration of Metered Dose Inhalers and Dry Powder Inhalers
• CPAP
• BIPAP
• EKG
• Arterial Blood Gasses

Outpatient Services

• Pulmonary Function Testing
  • Pre & Post bronchodilator Spirometry
• Holter Monitor 
  • 24 and 48 Hour Studies
• Cardiac Event Monitor (up to 30 Days)
• EKG
• Arterial Blood Gases
• Exercise Oximetry for DME Oxygen Recertification
• Smoking Cessation Education
• Peak Flow Meter
• MDI Instruction and Education
• Spacer Instruction and Education
• Small Volume Nebulizer Aerosol Therapy