All respiratory services are provided through referral by your primary health care provider.

    Staff

    • Registered Respiratory Therapists
    • All are licensed by the State of Maine.

    Services

    • Critical Care and Ventilatory support for cardio-pulmonary emergencies
    • Respiratory Therapy and Pulmonary Services for both in-patient and out-patient.
    • Pulmonary Function Testing– Assess’ lung function and condition.
    • Holter monitoring
      • 24- and 48 hour monitor which records heart rate continuously to aid in diagnosis of arrhythmia disturbances or cardiac symptoms
    • Exercise Oximetry– Oxygen assessment and endurance of patients who may need supplemental oxygen during exertion.
    • EKG
    • NIPPV (Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation) BIPAP and CPAP therapies. Assistance for patients who cannot support their own breathing.
    • Oxygen Therapy
    • Arterial Blood Gases– for the determination of acid base balance in patients with COPD or other pulmonary abnormalities.
    • Pulmonary Nebulizer Therapies – Used to improve the ability of a patient to breathe.
    • Chest Physiotherapy for In-Patients – Clearance of lung secretions.