McPherson Hospital’s Respiratory Care Department is available 24/7 to support you and your family. Our licensed respiratory therapists offer comprehensive care for all ages, addressing conditions like COPD, asthma, and COVID-19.
Our services include:
- Diagnostic testing (pulmonary function, ABG, heart monitors)
- Pulmonary Rehab Clinic (in partnership with The University of Kansas)
- Oxygen therapy
- Oximetry (resting and exercise)
- Overnight pulse oximetry
- Life support and ventilator management
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Chest physiotherapy
- Tracheostomy care
- Inhaled medications (including heliox therapy)
- Labor and delivery assistance
- Education for lung disorders
Sleep Studies
Our sleep studies, conducted in partnership with Rural Sleep Solutions, help diagnose and treat sleep disorders. If you struggle with excessive daytime sleepiness, loud snoring, or interrupted breathing, a sleep study may be necessary.
What Is A Sleep Study?
A sleep study involves several tests performed while you sleep to measure specific sleep characteristics and diagnose disorders. Basic tests include:
- EEG: Measures brain wave activity
- EOG: Monitors eye movement
- EMG: Tracks muscle movement
- ECG and Video Recordings: Capture heart activity and sleep behavior
These studies are performed in a sleep lab during your regular sleep hours to record and analyze brain and body activity. A sleep technician will assist you throughout, and a sleep medicine specialist will evaluate the results to develop a treatment plan.
For more information, talk to your doctor.