The Respiratory Therapy Team at Ochiltree General Hospital offer comprehensive patient care to our community 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.  Some of the services we provide include:

• Electrocardiograms (EKG)
• Pulmonary Function testing
• Arterial Blood Gas testing
• Breathing treatments
• Oxygen therapy
• Chest percussion/postural drainage
• Sleep studies

A Respiratory Therapist is a healthcare professional licensed by the Texas Medical Board. The respiratory therapist specializes in cardio-pulmonary treatment and critical care as it relates to the lungs and breathing. Respiratory Therapists work with patients of all ages and from all walks of life. Those suffering with asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, RSV, Covid, chronic respiratory disease, COPD, chest trauma, and heart disease, for example, require the help of a Respiratory Therapist.

Respiratory Therapists execute a multitude of critical tasks for patients in need of assistance with their breathing. Overall, the RT job description includes:

• Administration of oxygen
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Management of mechanical ventilators
• Administering drugs to the lungs
• Monitoring cardiopulmonary systems
• Measuring lung function

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

 

Ochiltree General Hospital Pulmonary Rehabilitation & Respiratory Services

➡️ Core Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services

• Personalized, physician-directed pulmonary rehabilitation programs tailored to each patient’s needs.
• Progressively structured therapeutic exercises to improve respiratory function, stamina, and physical endurance. 
• Patient education on lung disease management, breathing strategies, and energy conservation. 
• Counseling and behavioral interventions to support long-term health behavior changes.

➡️ Respiratory Therapy & Diagnostic Services

• Respiratory therapy services delivered in collaboration with healthcare providers. 
• Pulmonary function diagnostics to assess lung capacity and breathing mechanics.
• Pulmonary stress testing to evaluate response to therapy and guide treatment plans. 

➡️ Conditions Treated Through the Program
Ochiltree General Hospital`s rehabilitation program treats a wide range of chronic and acute pulmonary conditions, including (but not limited to): 

• COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
• Asthma
• Emphysema
• Chronic bronchitis
• Pulmonary fibrosis
• Pulmonary hypertension
• Interstitial lung disease
• Post-COVID-19 pulmonary disorders
• Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
• Pulmonary embolism
• Bronchiectasis
• Sarcoidosis
• Lung cancer-related pulmonary care

➡️ Patient-Centered & Supportive Care

• Advanced clinical equipment and experienced therapy staff. 
• Collaborative care approach with referring physicians and hospital teams.
• Goal-oriented therapy planning to help reduce hospital readmissions and improve overall quality of life.