The Cardiopulmonary Department offers a variety of services to help patients with pulmonary problems. We perform pulmonary function studies and stress electrocardiograms. The Cardiopulmonary Department is staffed seven days a week with a Louisiana licensed Respiratory Therapist. We provide services for all age groups- from pediatric to geriatric. Some of the services provided consist of:

• Arterial Blood Gas and Co-oximetry measurements
• Airway Management
• Mechanical Ventilation
• Oxygen Therapy
• Pulmonary Function Studies
• Pulmonary Clearance
• EKG’s
• Stress EKG’s
• Cpap & Bipap

For information on asthma, emphysema, or any other pulmonary diseases, contact your local Respiratory Therapist at (225) 869-5512, ext 228. They will be happy to assist you.