The Cardiopulmonary Services Department (CPS) at Logansport Memorial Hospital covers a variety of services under its umbrella:

• Respiratory Therapy inpatient/outpatient care
• Sleep Studies
• CPS Diagnostics - testing such as Electrocardiogram (EKG), Stress Testing, Holter Monitoring, Event Recorder, Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT), Arterial Brachial Index (ABI) and Echocardiography (Echo)
• Cardiac Rehab

What is Respiratory Care?
Respiratory care is life-supporting, life-enhancing health care through qualified medical direction. Therapists promote optimal cardiopulmonary function and health and use scientific principles to identify and treat acute or chronic dysfunction of the cardiopulmonary system. Respiratory Care includes prevention, assessment, treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation, education and care.

Simply put, respiratory care is the medical science behind caring for your lungs, in sickness and in health, in the best way possible.

Who needs Respiratory Care?

People who need respiratory care may have chronic lung problems such as asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema. However, other people who have had heart attacks, been involved in accidents, or are born prematurely might also need respiratory care. Those who have cystic fibrosis, cancer or AIDS may also need this special care in order to breathe easier. People of every age need respiratory care — from premature infants to the advanced in age. And, we all need respiratory care to help us focus on keeping our lungs healthy.