Cardiopulmonary Services 
 
 
 
 

The Cardiopulmonary Department at Lake Pointe Medical Center encompasses activities in diagnostic evaluation, therapy, and education of the patient, family and public. The department is responsible for providing safe and effective care upon a Physician Prescription/Order. Services are provided to both inpatients and outpatients.

The Cardiopulmonary Department services include:

Cardio-diagnostics

  • Echocardiogram
  • Electrocardiogram (EKG)
  • Magnet Procedure for EKG’s
  • Exercise Treadmill Test (ETT)
  • Holter Monitoring

Neuro-diagnostics

  • Electroencephalogram (EEG)
  • Electromyogram (EMG)
  • Nerve Conduction Velocity Studies (NCV)

Pulmonary diagnostics

  • Blood Gas Determinations
  • Pulmonary Function Test (PFT)
    With or without Pre and Post Bronchodilator
    With or without Blood Gas Determination
  • Pulse Oximetry
  • End Tidal CO2 Monitoring

Respiratory Care Therapy for Acute Respiratory Failure or Acute Respiratory Distress secondary to any disease process:

  • Aersol Administration
  • Artificial Airway Management
  • BiPAP/CPAP
  • Mechanical Ventilation
  • Bronchial Hygiene
  • Continuous Bronchodilator Therapy
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • Oxygen Administration
  • Medical Gas Administration

Daily Therapeutic maintenance for acute and chronic complication:

  • Aerosol Administration
  • Bronchial Hygiene
  • Oxygen Administration
  • Medical Gas Administration
  • Bronchodilator Therapy
  • Oxygen Analysis
  • Pulse Oximetry
  • Transports
  • Incentive Spirometry
  • CPT and Postural Drainage
  • IPPB Therapy

Home Care Instruction:

  • Breathing Exercise
  • Home Care Teaching of Aerosol Therapy
  • MDI Spacer Usage

For more information on selecting a physician affiliated with Lake Pointe Medical Center, call 1-866-525-LPMC (5762) or click here to find a physician.