Respiratory Therapy

Supportive Care for Better Breathing

The Respiratory Therapy team at Vernon Health provides skilled care for people managing breathing and cardiovascular conditions. Our therapists evaluate symptoms, support treatment plans, and provide therapies that help patients breathe more comfortably. We care for individuals with asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and other acute or chronic concerns. Whether you’re recovering from illness, preparing for surgery, or managing long-term respiratory needs, our team offers calm, knowledgeable support close to home.

Emergency Respiratory Assistance

Respiratory therapists play an important role during urgent medical situations. They assist with breathing emergencies, support patients experiencing complications from heart attacks or strokes, and provide care during newborn deliveries when breathing issues arise. Their quick response and skilled airway management help stabilize patients when every moment matters.

How to Reach Our Team

For non-emergency respiratory services or questions, patients can call 608-637-4497.
For emergency or reasonable suspicion testing needs, please contact 608-637-2101.
Our team is here to help make breathing concerns easier to manage with clear support and timely care.

Key Services We Provide

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Airway Support

Our therapists are trained in airway management, mechanical ventilation, and blood-gas sampling to assess ventilation needs. They assist during medical emergencies and support newborns who experience breathing complications at birth.

Diagnostic Testing

Respiratory therapists perform pulmonary function testing and other evaluations to assess lung capacity and airflow. These tests help detect conditions such as asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, cystic fibrosis, and COPD.

Therapeutic Treatments

We provide oxygen therapy, aerosol and humidity treatments, incentive spirometry, and inhaler education. Our team also helps with home nebulizer and oxygen set-ups to support safe care beyond the hospital.

Non-Invasive Ventilation

We offer non-invasive ventilation options when breathing support is needed but intubation is not. These tools help stabilize breathing and improve oxygen levels in a safe, comfortable way.

Services & Testing

Home Oxygen Evaluation

Some patients need oxygen support to maintain healthy oxygen levels during or after a hospital stay. Our therapists assess oxygen needs and determine when support is required at rest, during sleep, or with activity. These evaluations help set the right level of care for short- or long-term use.

Overnight Oximetry

Overnight oximetry measures oxygen saturation and heart rate while a patient sleeps. It is an economical and effective tool used to help diagnose sleep-disordered breathing, including sleep apnea, and to determine disease severity.

Pulmonary Function Testing

This physician-ordered test measures lung function to identify early or advanced lung disease. A respiratory therapist guides the patient through breathing exercises while equipment measures lung volumes and flow rates. A bronchodilator may be used to see whether symptoms improve with medication.

Incentive Spirometry

Incentive spirometry encourages slow, deep breathing to expand the lungs—especially helpful after surgery. Regular use helps prevent atelectasis (lung collapse), often caused by pain, limited coughing, or shallow breathing during recovery.

FAQ

What does Respiratory Therapy involve at Vernon Health?

Respiratory Therapy includes evaluating breathing concerns, providing treatments like oxygen and inhaler instruction, and supporting patients who need ventilation. Therapists also assist during emergencies and help manage chronic conditions such as asthma or COPD.

What diagnostic tests are available?

Our team provides pulmonary function testing, overnight oximetry, and evaluations to determine oxygen needs. These tests help diagnose and monitor a wide range of respiratory conditions using safe, well-established methods.

How does this service help patients?

Respiratory Therapy supports lung function, improves breathing comfort, and helps prevent complications during illness or recovery. The team works closely with each patient to ensure treatments meet their specific needs.

How does this service help patients?

Respiratory Therapy supports lung function, improves breathing comfort, and helps prevent complications during illness or recovery. The team works closely with each patient to ensure treatments meet their specific needs.

Who provides this care at Vernon Health?

Skilled respiratory therapists deliver all services, including testing, oxygen evaluations, and therapeutic treatments. They work closely with physicians and nursing staff to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.

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