Respiratory Care Services

Expert Breathing Support for Patients of All Ages

Harrison Memorial Hospital provides comprehensive Respiratory Care Services for both inpatients and outpatients experiencing acute or chronic breathing problems. Our respiratory therapists are certified, licensed professionals who work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare staff to deliver personalized, evidence-based care.

Whether managing a chronic respiratory condition or responding to an emergency, our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to ensure patients receive the respiratory support they need.

Services Include:

• Oxygen therapy administration and monitoring
• Nebulizer treatments and inhaler education
• Pulmonary function testing
• Pulse oximetry and capnography monitoring
• CPAP/BiPAP setup and management
• Airway management and suctioning
• Ventilator management for critical care patients
• Chest physiotherapy and secretion clearance techniques
• Patient and caregiver education on respiratory conditions and therapies

Our respiratory therapists also play a vital role in the Intensive Care Unit, Emergency Department, and during cardiac or stroke emergencies, ensuring immediate, skilled intervention in critical situations.

Cardiac Diagnostic Testing 

The HMH Respiratory Care services is involved in cardiac diagnostic testing. Those services include:

• Cardiac Stress Testing
• Tilt Tables
• EKGs
• EEGs
• Heart Monitors

Echovascular Testing

Echovascular testing combines heart and vascular ultrasound imaging to assess both cardiac function and blood flow in the body. It is a safe, painless, and non-invasive diagnostic tool.

Echocardiography (Heart Tests)

• Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE)
• Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE)
• Stress Echocardiogram (Exercise or Pharmacologic)
• Contrast Echocardiography
• Bubble Study (for detecting shunts such as PFO or ASD)
• 4D Echocardiography

Vascular Ultrasound (Blood Vessel Tests)

• Carotid Duplex Ultrasound
• Upper Extremity Arterial Duplex
• Lower Extremity Arterial Duplex
• Upper Extremity Venous Duplex
• Lower Extremity Venous Duplex
• Abdominal Aorta Ultrasound
• Renal Artery Duplex
• Mesenteric Artery Duplex
• Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) with Doppler

Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Guided Recovery for Heart and Lung Health

Harrison Memorial Hospital also offers medically supervised Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs designed to help individuals improve stamina, strength, and overall health following a heart or lung diagnosis.

Cardiac Rehab is ideal for patients recovering from:

• Bypass surgery
• Angioplasty or stent placement
• Heart attack
• Chest pain (angina)
• Heart transplant or valve surgery
• Other heart-related conditions

Benefits of Cardiac Rehab include:

• Improved physical strength and energy
• Reduced symptoms like fatigue, chest pain, and depression
• Better control of blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes
• Lower risk of future cardiac events
• Lifestyle education and stress management

Our program includes three structured phases, beginning during the hospital stay and continuing through outpatient supervised exercise and long-term wellness support.

Pulmonary Rehab supports patients with:

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Emphysema or chronic bronchitis
• Interstitial lung disease
• Other chronic lung conditions

Benefits of Pulmonary Rehab include:

• Breathing techniques to manage shortness of breath
• Improved physical activity tolerance
• Reduced emergency visits and hospitalizations
• Increased confidence and emotional support
• Education for patients and families

Patients typically attend sessions three times per week for eight weeks, with progress evaluated regularly.

Getting Started

Our respiratory care and rehabilitation services are covered by most insurance plans, including Medicare. Physician referral is required for Cardiac or Pulmonary Rehab.

To schedule an appointment or learn more, call (859) 235-3553 Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.