Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
Criteria for Admissions
- Mechanical ventilation support or ventilator weaning
- Supplemental oxygen needs
- Tracheostomy care management or decanulation
- Non-invasive ventilation (BIPAP, CPAP)
- Poor cough or airway clearance needs
- Chronic lung disease: bronchopulmonary, dysplasia (BPD), cystic fibrosis, and neuromuscular disease management
Overview
At Weisman Children's Rehabilitation Hospital, the goal of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program is to improve respiratory function and quality of life for children with breathing disorders. The pulmonary team focuses on the needs of the child/adolescent and family, creating a friendly, supportive, and comfortable environment.
Comprehensive care is provided in order to achieve improved health and maximum functional abilities. Led by our pediatric pulmonologist and a highly trained respiratory staff, the team emphasizes the involvement of the child and family in decisions regarding care options and successful transition to home and the community. From inpatient through outpatient care, we utilize some of the most advanced management techniques and protocols.
Continuum of Care
Inpatient Program
- Ventilator management of newborns, children, and adolescents
- Assistive technology to achieve full vocal communication
- Individualized airway clearance program
- Patient and family education with overnight stay option
- Non-invasive transcutaneous oxygen and carbon dioxide monitoring
- Emphasis on return into the community with frequent opportunities for socialization, both inside and outside of the hospital
Day Hospital
- Availability of onsite respiratory therapy to continue monitoring and management of pulmonary conditions
Outpatient
- PT, OT, and ST provided by therapists with experience in pulmonary conditions including tracheotomies and ventilators
Medical Day Care
- For children ages 0-6 who are medically fragile and who require skilled nursing care