Pulmonary & Respiratory Care
Pulmonary medicine is the specialty of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and management of disorders of the respiratory system. Sturdy Health respiratory care services within Sturdy Memorial Hospital include Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) and our Sleep Clinic. We also offer Pulmonary Rehabilitation through our Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services' outpatient program, which utilizes our Cardiopulmonary Exercise Facility at Sturdy Memorial Hospital.
Respiratory Care
Respiratory care is an allied health specialty with medical direction in the treatment, management, control, evaluation and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities with the cardiopulmonary system. This department is responsible for airway management throughout the hospital. Our respiratory care team administers a variety of treatment modalities including ventilator management, and perform diagnostic studies and are responsible for checking patients' oxygen.
A wide variety of inpatient and outpatient services are available, including pulmonary function testing (PFT), sleep studies and pulmonary rehabilitation.
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Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT):
A PFT measures how well lungs take in and exhale air and how well your lungs are working. This testing method is non-invasive and can help our providers diagnose and determine your treatment plan. Abnormal results can mean that chest disease or certain lung disorders may be present. To schedule at PFT, call (508) 236-7550.
Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT)
To schedule a Pulmonary Function Test with our Respiratory Care team at Sturdy Memorial Hospital, please call Respiratory Services at (508) 236-7550.
Our Sleep Clinic at Sturdy Memorial Hospital offers full sleep studies (polysomnographic evaluations), education, and treatment services to those with sleep trouble. To schedule an evaluation by our Sleep Specialists at our Sleep Clinic, call (508) 236-7550. Learn more about our sleep lab here.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation - BreatheFITT Program
Sturdy Health also provides an outpatient exercise rehabilitation program, BreatheFITT, which combines education and exercise to help those diagnosed with lung disease return to their highest level of functioning. Learn more here.
