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Respiratory Therapy

SCOPE OF SERVICE: We provide diagnostic and therapeutic Respiratory Care for all patients ranging from neonatal through geriatric.

Marybeth Lewis
Director of Respiratory Therapy
mblewis@avrmc.org
719-383-6312



Cardio-Pulmonary Diagnostics & Therapies Include:
Arterial Blood Gases
Broncho-dilator Administration
Chest Physical Therapy & Postural Drainage
Oxygen & Therapeutic Gas Administration
Pulmonary Function Testing
Pulse Oximetry
Pressure Ventilation-neonatal & Adult
EKG
Incentive Spirometry
Cardiac Stress Testing-Nuclear Stress Testing
Volume Ventilation
Holter Monitoring
Outpatient Program for Children and Adults:

Abnormal Movements or Behavior in Sleep
Sleep apnea and Severe Snoring
Narcolepsy
Excessive Sleepiness
Chronic Insomnia
Seasonal Depression
Nocturnal Seizures
Sleep Schedule Disorders
Night Terrors
REM Sleep Behavior Disorder

AVRMC SLEEP LAB
Monday - Friday
8:00pm - 8:00am
Phone: (719) 383-6316






Sleep Studies / Neurodiagnostics

- 18-Channel Polysomnograms
- Monitoring: EEG, EMG, EOG, ECG, Air Movement,
Oxygen Saturation, Snoring, & Body Position
- Initiate CPAP, BIPAP, &/or Oxygen as clinically indicated
- MSLT
 

Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center
1100 Carson Avenue
La Junta, Colorado 81050-2751
Phone: (719) 384-5412