Pulmonary care
Pulmonary care provides treatment for lung and respiratory conditions, including asthma, bronchitis, certain allergies and chest wall conditions.
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Our goal is to help you breathe comfortably again by delivering treatment options that promote long-term lung health.
At Methodist Hospital Stone Oak, our experienced respiratory therapy team is committed to providing the highest quality of pulmonary care to individuals who suffer from deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardio-pulmonary system.
Our pulmonary care program
Methodist Hospital Stone Oak continues to invest in cutting-edge technology, including intensive care unit (ICU) mechanical ventilators with innovative user interface, which allows our therapists to focus on delivering exceptional patient care.
Fast facts
- In 2019, our average ventilator length of stay was two and a half days
- One hundred percent single patient use of intubation and bronchoscopes—using disposable equipment that is not reprocessed for another patient significantly decreases risk of infection
Pulmonary diagnoses and conditions
Methodist Hospital Stone Oak offers a full spectrum of pulmonary services that diagnose and treat the following conditions:
Newborn:
- Apnea of prematurity
- Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
- Pneumonia
- Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN)
- Meconium aspiration syndrome
Adult:
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Asthma
- Respiratory failure
- Bronchitis
- Influenza
- Pneumonia
Pulmonary services and procedures
We are proud to offer innovative and advanced pulmonary treatments, including:
Newborn:
- Ventilator management with conventional as well as high-frequency oscillatory (HFO)
- Surfactant administration
- Intubation
- Nitric oxide administration
- Blood gas acquisition and interpretation
- Blood gas lab organization and maintenance
- Attendance at high-risk deliveries
Adult:
- Pulmonary function testing
- High-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV)
- Inhaled nitric oxide (iNO)
- Independent lung ventilation (ILV)
- Advanced modes of mechanical ventilation
- ARDSnet protocol
- Rapid weaning protocols and spontaneous breathing trials (SBTs)
- Airway clearance therapies
- Chest physical therapy (CPT)
- Vest therapy
- Cough assist
- Intrapulmonary percussive ventilation
- Administration of inhaled medications
- Airway management
- Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS)