Cardiopulmonary services combine the specialties of Respiratory Therapy, Cardiology, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, and Sleep Lab. The cardiopulmonary department provides expert therapeutic rehabilitation and diagnostic services with experienced/credentialed staff.

Credentials of staff include:
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist, Certified Cardiovascular Technologist, Certified & Registered Respiratory Therapy Staff (All RT staff are state licensed.)

Services include:

Cardiology                                                 
• Stress Test

• Stress Echo                                           
• Echocardiogram                                   
• 24 hr. B/P Monitors                            
• 24 hr. Holter Monitors
• 30 Day Event Recorder                       
• EKG                                                   
• Cardiology Clinic                                    
• Thalium Exercise 

• Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)                                     
• Acumeter Checks

• Pacemaker Checks                                   

Free Educational Programs

• Smoking Cessation

• Asthma Education

• CPAP Education Clinic

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Treats patients with chronic lung disorders by providing a program complete with education and exercise.

Respiratory Therapy
• EEG
• PFT
• O2 Administration
• CPAP/BiPAP
• Ventilators
• Treatment Regimes
• Smoking Cessation
• Asthma Education
• Home Care DME Arrangement

Asthma Education Partners
Tipton Hospital is a participating provider in Asthma Education Partners, a community-based program that is jointly administered through a tri-county effort. At Asthma Education Partners, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other health care professionals are available to help you manage your asthma on a daily basis. The program's goal is to teach you how to to manage your asthma symptoms. By doing so, you can minimize lost time from work, school, or leisure activities and lead a more active life.

EDUCATION IS 80% OF YOUR TREATMENT
Through education on the proper use of Metered Dose Inhalers, Aerosolized Medication, Spacer Devices, and Peak Flow Meters, our therapist will help you help yourself. We will also develop an emergency plan for home, work, or school. The plan will enable those around you to know exactly what to do if an emergency should arise. Your physician will be involved with your treatment regimen at all times through direct communication with our therapist.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED
Contact your family physician to express your interest in the Asthma Education Partners program. If you don't have a local physician, call us at (765) 675-8575 to make an appointment for a FREE consultation with a licensed respiratory therapist.