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Cardiopulmonary

GRMC’s cardiopulmonary department diagnoses and treats health problems associated with the heart and lungs. Care is delivered to patients with asthma, COPD, respiratory failure, pneumonia, RSV, CHF, MI, and other diseases, which can affect the cardiac and pulmonary system, as well as patients who need postoperative care.

Cardiopulmonary

The cardiopulmonary department at GRMC provides services 24 hours a day. The highly trained members of the cardiopulmonary team work with all patients of all ages throughout the hospital; whether it be the emergency department or intensive care unit.

Our therapists consult with physicians to provide services including assessment, evaluation and treatment of patients with pulmonary or cardiac impairment, and assessment of the treatment effectiveness.

Services offered include

Diagnostic:

  • Electroencephalogram (EEG)
  • Electrocardiography (ECG)
  • Echo Treadmill
  • Adenosine Treadmill
  • Dobutamine Treadmill
  • Treadmill Stress Test
  • Cardiolite Treadmill Stress Test
  • Lexiscan Cardiolite Stress Test
  • Multi Latency
  • Polysonography and Titration
  • Polysonography
  • 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT)
  • Pulmonary Function pre and post-test
  • Pulmonary Function FV Loop Baseline

Respiratory:

  • Nebulizer Treatments
  • Peak Flow Meter Instruction
  • Bronchial Hygiene Therapy
  • Spirometry
  • Aerochamber/spacer/inhaler instruction
  • RSV/influenza pediatric/infant specimen collection
  • Arterial Blood Gas
  • Pulse Oximetry Checks
  • Disability Testing
  • Airway Management
  • Ventilator Management
  • Airway Clearance

All Cardiology Services