CENTER FOR RESPIRATORY CARE
One of the leading causes of medical admissions to hospital is due to respiratory problems. As an institution who believes that one of the basic essentials of life is breathe freely and easily, thus, St Paul’s Hospital of Iloilo Inc., Center for Respiratory Care was envisioned to give effective and quality health care services to patients.
The Center for Respiratory Care is the First and only facility in iloilo which specializes in the treatment and rehabilitation of the patients with respiratory-related ailments. the center has the first sleep laboratory and complete pulmonary function test in Western Visayas and is continuing to innovate and upgrade its services and facilities to better serve its clients.
SERVICES OFFERED:
Sleep study
- Diagnostic
- Therapeutic
Complete Pulmonary function test (PFT) using the body box
Plethysmograph with Pre and Post Bronchodilator studies
Spirometry : Pre and Post Bronchodilator studies
Arterial blood gas (ABG)
Bronchoscopy
Laryngoscopy
Aerosol Therapy / Nebulization
Cpap/Bipap ventilation
Ventilator use for Respiratory Failure
Pulse Oximeter monitoring
MGIT (specific for Mycobacterium Tuberculosis diagnosis)
The Center for Respiratory Care uses the most advanced technology in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Services Offered:
- ABG (Arterial Blood Gas)
- Pulmonary Function test Simple Spirometry Pre-Post Bronchodilator
Lung Volumes
MVV ( Mandatory Volume Ventilation)
- PEFR (Positive Expiratory Flow Rate)
- Inhalation Therapy
A. Pulmo Aide (Walk in Patients)
B. In Line Nebulization
- Mechanical Ventilization (Attatchment of Patients to Respirators)
- Direct Respirators
- Direct Laryngoscopy
- Bronchoscopy
- BIPAP and CPAP attatment
- Sleep test (OSA Detection-Obstruction Sleep Apnea)
- Weaning Parameters
- Incentive Spirometry
- Puls Oximeter Attachment
- Bactec Culture and Sensitivity (TB Bacilli Detection)
TEAM COMPOSITION:
Dr. Malbar Galfo Ferrer
Chairman, Center for Respiratory Care
Dr. Rosauro Cajayon Cabana
Polysomnography Specialist
Dr Rodrose Guzman-Trivilegio
Dr Lorelei Pedrnio-Sirilan
Dr. Amee Lourdes Ravena-Ponje
Dr Mark Leonard Carandang Flores
Dr. Shiela Checa-Jalandra
For inquiries, please contact us thru : (033) 3372741 – 49 local 8301