Cardiopulmonary
Our Cardiopulmonary Department helps diagnose and treat heart and lung conditions. We care for people of all ages in our community and provide both hospital and outpatient services.Our respiratory therapists are specially trained and licensed in the state of Missouri. They are certified in Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support, and Pediatric Life Support. A respiratory therapist is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergencies and hospital patients.
Outpatient services are available Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Weekend appointments can be arranged if needed.
Services We Offer:
Aerosol (Nebulizer) TherapyThis treatment delivers medicine directly into your lungs as a fine mist that you breathe in. It helps open your airways and makes breathing easier.
Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Test
This blood test measures oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in your blood. It helps us understand how well your lungs are working.
CPAP and BiPAP Therapy
These machines help you breathe by gently pushing air into your lungs through a mask. They are commonly used to treat sleep apnea and other breathing problems.
Cardiac Stress Testing
This test checks how well your heart works during activity. You may walk on a treadmill while your heart is monitored. If you are unable to exercise, medication can be used instead. Sometimes imaging is done at the same time for more detailed results.
Electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG)
A quick and painless test that records your heart’s electrical activity. It can help detect heart rhythm problems or signs of a past or current heart attack.
Ventilator Management
For patients who cannot breathe well on their own, a ventilator (breathing machine) provides support. Our team carefully monitors and adjusts the machine to meet each patient’s needs.
Home Oxygen Evaluation
We test your oxygen levels to see if you need oxygen at home. If you qualify, we determine the right amount and delivery method for you.
Holter Monitor & Mobile Cardiac Telemetry
These portable heart monitors record your heart rhythm while you go about your daily activities.
- A Holter monitor is usually worn for 24–48 hours.
- Mobile cardiac telemetry can be worn longer and sends heart data to specialists in real time.
Oxygen Therapy
Supplemental oxygen helps people with low oxygen levels breathe more comfortably. It can be given through small tubes in the nose, a mask, or other medical equipment depending on your needs.
Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT)
These breathing tests measure how well your lungs are working. They help diagnose conditions like asthma or COPD and monitor your treatment. The test is safe, non-invasive, and usually takes about 30 minutes.
Methacholine Challenge Test
This specialized breathing test helps diagnose asthma when other tests are unclear.
Home Sleep Studies
You can complete this test in your own bed. It monitors your breathing while you sleep and helps diagnose sleep apnea.
In-Lab Sleep Studies
This overnight test is done at a sleep center. It provides detailed information about your sleep patterns, breathing, heart rate, and oxygen levels.
Overnight Pulse Oximetry
A simple test that measures your oxygen levels while you sleep. It helps determine if you need oxygen or further sleep testing.