Respiratory Therapy

Better Breathing for Life Club

A free support group at NVRH for people with chronic lung conditions such as chronic asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary fibrosis, or any other restricted lung disease. Family members and loved ones are also welcome to attend.

Second Friday, monthly
4:30 p.m. ‒ 5:30 p.m. it is

For more information
please call 802-473-7606.

Better Breathing is Possible

Licensed and credentialed respiratory therapists provide excellent diagnostic and therapeutic services so you can breathe better. Interventions may be as simple as a deep breathing exercise or as complex as invasive mechanical ventilation (life support). Available to both inpatients and outpatients, Respiratory Therapy works with all ages and on any patient that is having difficulty breathing. Respiratory therapists treat asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis, and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). They also provide emergency care to patients who are victims of a heart attack, stroke, near drowning, or traumatic injury.

Services

All respiratory testing and procedures require an order from your physician. It is also important to note that each test or procedure may require different preparation. Your physician or Respiratory Care Practitioner will give you the necessary instructions for your particular test.

Diagnostic Testing

Pulmonary Function
Arterial Blood Gas Studies
Oximetry Studies
EEGs
Cardiac Monitoring
EKGs

Therapeutic Services

Oxygen Therapy
Aerosol Therapy
Non-Invasive Ventilation
Mechanical Ventilation
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation

Patient Education

Respiratory Therapy Navigation
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
Stay in the Green Zone
COPD Action Plans

Location

We are located in the main hallway of the hospital between the lobby and the Emergency Room. Please enter through the Patient Registration/ER entrance and follow the hallway. We are located on the right.

Gregory Rubin Reynolds Building
1315 Hospital Drive
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819