Services
Pulmonology
Advanced treatment for respiratory health
Pulmonology services support your lung health and ability to breathe. Combining our expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions with the latest testing technologies and wellness regimens, Adventist Health White Memorial offers one of the most comprehensive programs for addressing a wide spectrum of respiratory disorders.
A full spectrum of care
Our respiratory therapy department is experienced in diagnosing and treating the most common conditions, including:
The care you need to breathe easy
Serving adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients, our pulmonary team provides multidisciplinary, whole-person care utilizing the latest technologies and therapies for exceptional, proven outcomes. Whether you suffer from a chronic condition or are having an emergency, you can rest assured in our level of experience and standards of excellence.
Adult respiratory care
Our adult respiratory care consists of highly skilled respiratory care practitioners (RCPs) who provide around-the-clock diagnoses and treatment in every patient care area, from general and intensive care to the emergency room and rehabilitation. In addition, our RCPs are vital members of multidisciplinary teams that rapidly respond to emergencies, stroke alerts, and cardiopulmonary arrests. Some of the advanced therapies offered at Adventist Health White Memorial include but are not limited to:
- Advanced modes of mechanical ventilation
- Weaning protocols and spontaneous breathing trials (SBTs)
- Airway clearance therapies (CPT, vest therapy, cough assist)
- Bronchodilator therapies
- Airway management
- Blood gas analysis
Between our full range of advanced therapies, leading-edge technology and highly skilled expertise, you can count on Adventist Health White Memorial for all your pulmonary health needs.
Neonatal pediatric services
Our neonatal and pediatric respiratory care practitioners (RCPs) are specially trained therapists who care for patients in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), labor and delivery, and pediatric floor. They also assist with pediatric emergencies in the emergency room. Treating more than 1,000 children each year, our therapists are an integral part of our hospital’s dedication to helping families have healthy babies. Our therapeutic treatment includes:
- Ventilator management with conventional as well as high-frequency oscillatory (HFO) ventilation
- Specialty gas monitoring and/or delivery Intubation
- Nitric oxide administration
- Blood gas acquisition and interpretation
- NICU cross-training program
RCPs who work in the NICU are part of the pediatric RRT and Code Blue teams, which respond to all neonatal and pediatric emergencies. NICU respiratory therapists also are part of the resuscitation team that attends all high-risk and C-section births. Additional services include NICU transport team members, who travel by ambulance to stabilize and transport infants and children to Adventist Health White Memorial, where they can receive critical emergency care.
Pulmonary function tests (PFT)
Pulmonary function tests (also called lung function tests) help measure how well your lungs are working, and can be performed on an adult or a child. These tests are offered as an outpatient service to diagnose lung conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). They are not only useful in helping your physician determine if you need treatment, but can also help over time in measuring treatment progress. Please call the physician referral line to schedule an appointment.