The Respiratory Care department at St. John's Riverside Hospital provides service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our goal is to provide quality care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.

The Respiratory Therapy staff are specialists in all phases of Respiratory Care, including Ventilator and Airway Management. Most of our staff are certified Asthma Educators.

For most people, breathing is second nature, but for those who suffer with breathing problems such as Asthma, Emphysema, and Bronchitis, each breath can be a major accomplishment.

PULMONARY DIAGNOSTIC LAB

Telephone: 914-964-4312

Fax: 914-964-4598

Services Provided:

      Oxygen Therapy
      Ventilator Management
      Aerosol Therapy - delivery of medicine through a nebulizer
      Chest Physical Therapy - aids in secretion clearance.
      Incentive Spirometry

Diagnostic Services include:

      Arterial blood gas analysis - determines level of carbon dioxide and oxygen in the blood.
      Pulse Oximetry - simple non-invasive measurement of oxygen in the blood. 
      Sputum induction
      Peak Flow Monitoring - determines if you are moving enough air in and out of your lungs.
      Pulmonary Function Testing - measures the function of your lungs.