Respiratory Care

Teamwork is the basis for carrying out the philosophy of Indiana University Health Blackford Respiratory Services. The highly competent staff is dedicated to excellence in patient care and satisfaction by maintaining high quality standards in the most cost-effective and efficient manner possible.

Diagnostic services provided by the department include:

Pulmonary function studies
Pulse oximetry
Arterial blood gas puncture and analysis
Therapeutic services available include:
Oxygen administration
Aerosol and humidity therapy
Chest physiotherapy/bronchial hygiene
Incentive spirometry
CPR/emergency care
CPAP
BiPap
Home care services
Artificial airway care
Mechanical ventilation
IPPB therapy
Administration of pharmacological agents

The department is staffed from 6 am to 11 pm seven days a week. Emergency services are provided 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  The highly qualified respiratory care team is ready to meet all your respiratory care needs.

For more information, contact Laura Spaulding at 765.331.2117.