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Cardiopulmonary
ÊWelcome to the Deaconess Cardiopulmonary Department.Ê We have a broad scope of outpatient services to offer.Ê They include but are not limited to:
Smoking Cessation
Without a doubt, nicotine is a powerful addiction. Quitting is hard, but don’t give up! Some people try several times before they quit for good. Remember , each time you quit, the more likely you are to succeed.
If you quit smoking, you’ll live longer and enjoy a better quality of life. The people you live with will be healthier. You’ll have more energy to breath easier, in addition to reducing your risk of heart attack, stroke, or cancer. For more information contact your health care provider or Deaconess Hospital at 405-.
Pulmonary Function Testing
A Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) is a test which specifically studies the lungs and how efficiently the mechanisms of respiration, or breathing, occur. The results of the test are used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with airway abnormalities and/ or lung disease. This is one way to diagnose and assess the severity of diseases such as asthma or emphysema.
Asthma Education
Respiratory Care Practitioners at Deaconess are committed to community service. Every winter they visit different schools in the area to educate asthmatic students about the disease process of asthma.. This is a partnership with the American Lung Association.
Better Breathers Club
The better breather’s club is a free support and information group for Oklahomans suffering from asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, lung infection or other pulmonary diseases.
The club meets once a month to provide free medical education for members with breathing problems. Monthly speaker include physicians and other health care professionals. For more information call Dorothy Whitson, RRT, 405- ext.3606.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Some diseases are extensive enough to require pulmonary rehabilitation. A respiratory care practitioner will monitor a patient’s vital signs such as heart rate, respirations, breathing pattern, and oxygenation status before, during and after exercise. With pulmonary rehabilitation , the therapist is able to individually cater to each patient’s needs such as how much oxygen a patient requires (or does not require) for different activities for a better quality of life.
Sleep Lab Services
At the request of a doctor, Respiratory therapists also administer sleep lab services to people who are suspected to have sleep apnea. Sleep Apnea is when you stop breathing for seconds at a time during your sleep cycle. This can cause the oxygenation in your body to decrease which would obviously cause a number of problems. Some of the signs the one might have sleep apnea include very loud snoring or restless leg jerks while sleeping. When one stops breathing during sleep it can cause a number problems including a decrease in the amount of oxygenation to one’s body. Depending on the severity and frequency of the sleep apnea, one may benefit from a CPAP machine (a machine that pushes air into your lungs to better oxygenate them) while you sleep. In the sleep lab a study is performed to find out if a patient could benefit from a CPAP machine. It is individually catered to each person’s needs. Talk to your doctor if you think you may suffer from sleep apnea.
Holter Monitoring
A holter monitor is a device that monitors a person’s heart rhythm and rate during daily activities. This is helpful to diagnose different heart arrhythmias, abnormal heart rate or rhythms. You may be asked to wear a holter monitor if you have symptoms of dizziness, palpitations, or fainting spells. Often the patient wears a heart monitor for 24 to 48 hours. They are encouraged to perform daily activities while wearing this monitor.
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
An electrocardiogram, or (EKG), is a tracing of the electrical impulses produced by the heart. It is often performed before a surgery, for chest pain, difficulty breathing, dizziness, black out spells, or history of heart disease. This procedure is a valuable tool used by physicians to help in the diagnosis of heart rhythm irregularities.
Echocardiogram (Echo)
An echocardiogram, or (echo) is a test which specifically studies the heart and blood flow. It helps a physician determine the speed, direction, turbulence, or amount of blood flow in a particular area at a given time. An “echo” is a non-invasive procedure that uses the technology of ultrasound. These tests often reflect the different aspects of heart disease and the physician is able to decide what further steps, if any, need to be taken to improve heart function.
Electroencephalogram (EEG)
An electroencephalogram, or (EEG), is a study of certain brain waves. This can help with the diagnosis of diseases such as of epilepsy, seizures, or just brain activity in general with a critically ill patient.
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