Respiratory

Our respiratory therapists care for patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders. The treatment plans are designed to assist each patient to achieve his or her optimal pulmonary function while promoting an understanding of the disease process. This may include but, not limited to a pulmonary medication regimen along with education, airway clearance modalities, ventilator, tracheotomy, oxygen weaning protocols, lung expansion, coughing techniques, and or pulmonary muscle training.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation at
Mississippi Valley

What may begin as a persistent, annoying cough or increasing shortness of breath may progress over time into a disabling condition that limits the ability to perform daily tasks and slowly decreases the enjoyment of life. The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program at Mississippi Valley offers a comprehensive program for residents in the tri-state area that is designed for and dedicated to pulmonary rehabilitation. The program, offers a full range of services including ongoing education, support, exercise and maintenance programs.

Mississippi Valley is able to provide care for long and short-term ventilator dependent patients, as well as maintain a high wean rate for patients that had failed to wean in the acute care setting. We utilize three types of ventilators. All three are compact, portable, and allow for easier mobility and socialization for the resident.

Commonly Treated Diagnoses

Many individuals can benefit from Mississippi Valley’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program. They include but are not limited to:

  • COPD

  • Ventilator Management

  • Neuromuscular Disease

  • Chronic Lung Disease

  • Spinal Cord Injury

  • Tracheotomy

  • Stroke

  • Traumatic Brain Injury

  • And other conditions requiring specialized care