Respiratory Therapy at Holzer Medical Center in Jackson

Most of the patients treated by the Respiratory Therapy Department at Holzer Medical Center, Jackson have some type of pulmonary (lung related) disorder. These include chronic obstructive lung disease, emphysema, asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, and more.

Our Respiratory Therapists care for patients of all ages. We deal with a variety of diagnostic tests and the care of the cardiopulmonary system in acute, medical, and outpatient settings.

If you wish to call or email the Respiratory Therapy Department, please visit our Holzer Medical Center, Jackson contact page. Our staff is ready to answer your questions and to provide the tests and therapy appropriate to your condition.

Respiratory Therapy Services

Located on 1st floor of Holzer Medical Center, Jackson, adjacent to Express Care, Respiratory Therapy is a 24 hour department offering nebulizer treatments, incentive spirometry, MDI instruction, ventilator management, EKG’s, holter monitor setup, and pulmonary function tests

Our tests are performed by Respiratory Therapists who are specially trained and have years of experience working with patients just like you.

The Respiratory Therapy Department, Jackson treats patients of all ages, but primarily serves geriatrics, many of whom have smoked or have had occupational exposure to hazardous substances resulting in damage to their lungs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a pulmonary function (breathing) test?

A pulmonary function test evaluates your lung volumes, lung flows, and response to breathing treatments. The test takes approximately one hour. If you are able, please do not use your inhaler for 4 hours prior to testing.

Do I have to schedule an appointment time for an EKG?

No. EKG test are available 24 hours a day.

How will my doctor receive my test results?

We will gladly mail and/or fax your results to your doctor.

What are the side effects from the medicine being delivered?

You may feel a little tremble or shaky feeling after the treatment. This should leave in about 10-15 minutes.

Will the arterial blood gas procedures hurt?

The blood gas procedure does require a needle puncture, but the patient should not experience much more pain than a normal venous puncture by the lab. On a rare occasion, the needle may touch a nerve, resulting in some additional discomfort.

What does a respirator do?

The respirator provides the patient with a normal exchange of air/oxygen gas to sustain life. The therapist can control the amount of air/oxygen delivered and how often the gas is delivered. This is a life support device and very important to the patients care.

When my loved one is put on a ventilator, are they near death?

Certainly not, on many occasions the ventilator is simply for support during a medical crisis. The majority of the patients ventilated are successfully weaned from the respirator.

Department Personnel

• Wilma McNeal, RRT/ Associate of Applied Science Degree/ 15 years experience.
• Donald Forbush, RRT/ Associate of Applied Science Degree/ 10 years experience.
• Nathan Kitts, RRT/ Associate of Applied Science Degree/ 9 years experience.
• Robin Quidor, RRT, CPFT/ Associate of Applied Science Degree/ 9 years experience.
• Marvin MCCallister, CRT, Associate of Applied Science Degree/ 6 years experience.
• Bobi Rideout, CRT, Certificate of Completion in Respiratory Therapy/ 13 years experience.
• Tracey Reed, CRT, Associate of Applied Science and Bachelor’s in Management/ 4 years experience.
• Pam Litchfield RRT, Associate of Applied Science and Masters Degree/ 22 years experience.

Location

Respiratory Therapy
Holzer Medical Center
500 Burlington Road
Jackson, OH 45640
740-395-8555
 

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