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The Ventilator Unit provides a safe and comfortable setting for individuals who require short term respiratory rehabilitation to reduce their dependence on mechanical ventilation.  The unit is staffed by a Registered Respiratory Therapist, Registered Nurse and additional trained support staff 24 hours a day.  Special medical care is provided by a consulting Pulmonologist.

The unit is small (8 bed) so care is personal and delivered with quality, warmth and compassion.

The Ventilator / Respiratory Program Offers the Following:

→ Space Labs Monitoring System: utilizing the latest medications and technology for continuous monitoring of respiration and heart rate
→ Respiratory Therapists on staff at all times: dedicated to each unit:  Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified
→ Ventilator weaning services
→ Cardio pulmonary monitoring system: continuously monitors patient’s heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation and non-invasive BP
→ Ability to handle most ventilation modes and extra monitoring capabilities
→ Ability to handle monitoring of children born prematurely  
→ Family counseling, education and support
→ 24-hour visitation
→ Modest family meals
→ Follow-up after discharge
→ Regular care plan meetings
→ Families involved in patient care plans and therapeutic recreational activities
→ Local housing assistance
→ Mechanical support:  BiPAP, C-PAP & full vent
→ Specialized services for Neuromuscular Disease, Pulmonary Dysplasia, Trauma
          and Neurological Disorders
→ LTV Pulmonetics Ventilators, which are portable and allow for maximum
          maneuverability

Full interdisciplinary team participation in care by:

• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech Therapy
• Social Services
• Dietetics
• Psychology
• Physiatrist
• Therapeutic Recreation