What is Respiratory Therapy?

Respiratory therapists are healthcare professionals who specialize in helping people to breathe and they play an integral role in the overall healthcare team. Our respiratory therapists use medications, therapies and tests to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of heart and lung disease and they also perform pulmonary function testing.

Respiratory Therapy at Pioneer Memorial Hospital

The PMH Respiratory Therapy Team literally helps hundreds of people breathe each year. You will find respiratory therapists at your side to help whether you require relief from asthma or need the aid of a ventilator to help recover from an injury.

Respiratory Therapy Services

Our experienced and licensed Respiratory Therapists serve patients on an out-patient basis and throughout the hospital including in the:

• operating rooms
• intensive care units
• general hospital wards
• emergency department

An Essential Part of the Care Team

Considered an essential service, our Respiratory Therapists provide coverage 24 hours a day, every day of the year.