Respiratory Therapy:      Respiratory care involves the diagnosis and treatment of people who have infections or diseases associated with the lungs and breathing.      Some common treatments/testing include oxygen delivery, aerosolized delivery of medication, deep breathing exercises and/or chest physiotherapy; and arterial blood gases, which measure acid/base balance, carbon dioxide and oxygen content in the blood.      Patient education and teaching are also important aspects of respiratory care. EKG - Electrocardiogram      EKG's measure the electrical activity of the heart. This test enables the physician to diagnose abnormal cardiac rhythms and myocardial damage. Treadmill/Stress Testing      Treadmills measure a patient’s functional capacity for work or sport; provide a diagnostic basis for ischemic heart disease; and assess the efficiency of surgical and medical management of heart disease. Holter Monitor      Monitors, records and analyzes each heartbeat for up to 24 hours of daily activity. It enables the physician to diagnose cardiac abnormalities. Pulmonary Function Testing      Pulmonary function tests are ordered to evaluate the condition of the lungs and diagnose lung disease. Durable Medical Equipment      This service is available through the Respiratory Therapy Department, but not in association with the hospital. It includes, but is not limited to, oxygen concentrators for home use; cylinder oxygen for portability; aerosol therapy; unit dose medications; suction machines and supplies; CPAP for obstructive sleep apnea; and oximetry. Sleep Studies      A sleep study provides information about how a person breathes and sleeps. The data that is collected will enable your physician to determine the type and severity of sleep apnea (if present), and determine treatment options.