PULMONARY CARE UNIT

Introduction

The Pulmonary Care Unit provides program of respiratory care services to both inpatients and outpatients ranging from newborn to seniors. It is our the moral obligation to treat patients equally regardless of race, color, creed, sex and nationality. Working together as a team we will provide optimal respiratory care service to patients with a broad spectrum of conditions that affect the way of breathing.

Provide services both in–patient and out–patient setting.

Mission

We strive to deliver excellent respiratory care services through compassionate, dynamic and competent pulmonary staff.

Facilities & Services

Diagnostic

Pulmonary Function Test (Spirometry)

Spirometry is a test that can help diagnose various lung conditions, most commonly COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). Spirometry is also used to monitor the severity of certain lung conditions, and their response to treatment.

Therapeutic

• Aerosol Therapy

  Is used to deliver medication in a mist form to breathe in. Aerosol therapy consists of a compressor which generates a controlled air flow to the nebulizer cup and the medication mist is then inhaled through a mouthpiece or mask.

• Pulmonary Hygiene Therapy
• Invasive Mechanical Ventilation
• Oxygen Therapy
• Chest Physiotherapy
• Neonatal Services

Other Services

• Non – invasive oxygen and cardiac monitoring
• Patient Assessment
• Sputum Induction
• Patient Transportation (on ventilator)

All respiratory care services are available 24 (twenty four) hours a day, 7 (seven) days a week to in patients. Out – patient services are routinely provided from Monday through Friday (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

Location

Cebu Doctors’ University Hospital Pulmonary Care Unit is located at the 4th floor main building.