The Specialty Hospital at Levindale understands the hardships
experienced by patients who require mechanical ventilator support. Our
goal is to help our patients breathe on their own again and regain their
independence.
Patients with complex respiratory disorders
receive care based on the latest data and practices, including a
tailored ventilator weaning plan created just for them. In some cases,
Levindale’s staff members have been successful in weaning patients from
mechanical ventilation despite low expectations.
Team Treatment
The Specialty Hospital at Levindale is staffed with respiratory
therapists 24 hours a day. In addition their expertise, respiratory
patients are treated by a skilled team of staff physicians,
pulmonologists and other health care professionals. The team meets
regularly to address the following for each patient:
- Respiratory and weaning status
- Pulmonary hygiene and suctioning
- Mobilization and rehabilitation
- Nutrition and Medication needs
- Family education and participation
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Our Patients
Often, respiratory patients have extensive medical conditions that require complex treatments. Among them:
- Respiratory Failure
- Obstructive Airway Diseases (example: COPD)
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Neuromuscular Respiratory Insufficiency Syndrome
- Complex wound care
- Chest Tubes
- Frequent blood transfusions
- Frequent labs or other diagnostic testing
- Hemodialysis
- Immunosuppressive Therapy
- LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device)
- Complex medical/surgical needs
- Total Parenteral Nutrition
Personalized Treatment
Individual, comprehensive treatment plans are developed after
Levindale’s expert medical professionals assess each person’s condition.
Those plans are constantly evolving. Levindale doctors also make daily
visits to review the effectiveness of those evolving strategies when
they involve the following therapies:
- Ventilator Management
- Oxygen Therapy
- BiPAP
- Aerosol Therapy
- Chest Physio Therapy
- Inspiratory Muscle Training
- Arterial Blood Gases
- Airway Management
- Fiber-Optic Laryngoscope
- Oral Care
- Hand Held Nebulizer Treatments
- Passy-Muir valve placement
- Rapid Response
- CPR
For more information or to tour The Specialty Hospital of Levindale, call 410-601-2400.