Respiratory Care

Your lungs move air in and out of your body to ensure that your body’s systems function properly. But if you have a lung disease, breathing can become difficult or painful. Bayfront Health’s interdisciplinary team of pulmonology doctors, cardiologists, interventional radiologists, surgeons and other respiratory specialists can help. We diagnose and treat lung conditions, including asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, lung cancer, pneumonia, pulmonary embolisms, hypertension and sleep apnea. Our 24/7 inpatient and scheduled outpatient diagnostic, preventive and breathing treatment services include:

• Arterial blood gas sampling and analysis
• Arterial line catheter insertions
• Bronchial hygiene therapy
• CPAP/BIPAP therapy
• Endotracheal intubation for long- and short-term airway care
• Evaluation for home care needs, including patient education and referrals for oxygen and respiratory therapy equipment
• Heliox therapy by mask and mechanical ventilation
• Lung function studies
• Oxygen studies, including nighttime, exercise and resting studies
• High-frequency ventilation therapy
• Mechanical ventilation therapy (long- and short-term)