Respiratory Care, EKG, EEG

Respiratory therapists are highly skilled licensed medical practitioners who have a broad scope of practice in the hospital providing care to neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.

Inpatient Respiratory Services

The American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) has recognized Woman's for its quality care.

High-Risk Delivery Attendance
Mechanical Ventilation Administration and Management
High-frequency Oscillation Ventilation and Management
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Intubation and Airway Management
Surfactant Administration
Inhaled Nitric Oxide Therapy
Oxygen Therapy
Nebulization Therapy
Bronchopulmonary Hygiene
POCT: Special Lab Functions of Blood Gas and Electrolytes
Hydrogen Breath Testing (lactose, fructose, sucrose, glucose, lactulose)
Neonatal Sleep Monitoring and Analysis
Neonatal Transport Team
Electrocardiograms (EKG)
Electroencephalography (EEG)

Outpatient Services

Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM

Registration/Check-in located in Main Hospital 1st Floor at Imaging Services
Please call for appointment availability: 225-924-8391

Services include:

Electrocardiograms (EKG)
Blood Gas Collection and Analysis
Breathing Treatments
Pulmonary Function Testing (scheduled appointments)
Hydrogen Breath Testing (scheduled appointments)
- Hydrogen Breath Test FAQs [pdf] »
- Hydrogen Breath Test Preparations [pdf] »
Electroencephalography (EEG) (scheduled appointments)