Respiratory Care

Regional Medical Center's Respiratory Care department offers a complete line of procedures that are both diagnostic and therapeutic. An order is required for any test or therapy to be performed.

Contact

Call 563-927-7354 to speak with a respiratory care representative.

Public Hours

Monday through Friday
7:00 AM -  5:30 PM

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services

Services noted with a * will need to be scheduled through Respiratory Care, at (563) 927-7354.

All patients coming to the hospital for a lab test or procedure should enter through the main entrance on the west side of the hospital.  The Diagnostic Registration Desk is located just past the gift shop; all patients are required to register there.  Please wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing, and bring a copy of your medications and your order with you.  Click on the test below for further detailed patient instructions.

• Blood gas analysis
• Electrocardiogram
• Non-invasive ventilation
• Inhalation therapy
• Oximetry
• * Holter monitor (24 hour, 48 hour)
• * Event monitor (30 day)
• * Sleep apnea screening
• * Pulmonary function studies
• * Spirometry
• * Pre & post bronchodilator spirometry
• * Diffusion studies
• * Lung volumes
• * Exercise challenge
• * Methacholine challenge
• * Polysomnography (sleep study)
• * Pulmonary rehabilitation