At NCCH, our staff with Cardiopulmonary Services/Respiratory Therapy is dedicated to improving the pulmonary function and quality of life for our patients. Our services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to patients ranging in age from newborn to seniors. Every member of the Respiratory Therapy team holds national certification and is licensed by the state of Arizona as a registered respiratory therapist. We offer a full continuum of care, ranging from diagnostic testing, Emergency Department care, inpatient and outpatient therapy, procedures and education. Services provided by our dedicated respiratory therapists include:

• Electrocardiograms (EKG)

• CPR and intubation assist

• Arterial blood gas sampling and analysis

• Nebulizer therapy

• Smoking cessation, COPD and asthma education

• CPAP and BIPAP therapy

• Mechanical ventilation

• Pulmonary function testing

• Oxygen therapy and pulse oximetry

• Chest physiotherapy and lung expansion therapy

Our Respiratory Team is here to provide specialized, quality care with every breath you take!

To schedule an appointment for a pulmonary function test, EKG or arterial blood gas, call (520) 766-6461. For more information about pulmonary function testing or respiratory therapy, call (520) 766-6469.