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The Respiratory Care Unit is located on the 5th floor of the main hospital building
where a team of credentialed, specially trained Respiratory Care practitioners deliver
a variety of care under the direction of a physician to patients with cardio pulmonary
disorders.
The Unit provides skillful and compassionate care for patients who are ventilator-dependent
or have tracheotomies from complications such as respiratory failure, lung disease,
chest injury, neurological disorders, multiple sclerosis, motor vehicle accidents
and other conditions.
The Unit offers a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for both in-patient
and out-patient services. They include:
- Pulmonary Function Test
- Pre and post surgical Respiratory Care
- Adult Mechanical Ventilation
- Arterial Blood Gas Sampling
- Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
- Pneumogram Sleep screening
- Airway Management/Intubation
- Patient Education
- Community Education
- A variety of intermittent Bedside therapy
- Code Team/Rapid Response Team Member
Hours of Operations:
The Respiratory Care Unit operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Depending on the needs of the patients, we have extended hours on an as needed basis.
Contact Information:
Respiratory Care Unit – (973) 266-2979 or (973) 266-4464
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