Hospital respiratory care
Pulmonary & Ventilator Weaning Program
Respiratory therapists are on site 24 hours a day. Physician-directed protocols guide ventilator weaning, with education in self-management when ongoing support is needed. The goal is a safe return to home and community.
Core services
Support at every stage
- Ventilator management and weaning
- Tracheostomy management and decannulation
- Passy-Muir valve support
- Apnea monitoring
- BiPAP and CPAP
- Oxygen and bronchodilator therapy
- Asthma and COPD education
- Family and caregiver education
- Outpatient follow-up
Conditions we treat
Acute illness. Chronic disease. One coordinated team.
Acute respiratory failure
Care after brain injury, pneumonia, stroke, spinal cord injury, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) or pulmonary embolism.
Chronic respiratory disease
Support for COPD, asthma, pulmonary hypertension, emphysema and interstitial lung disease.
Program strengths
Hospital-level care, focused on progress.
Accredited care
Lakeview is accredited by The Joint Commission.
Interdisciplinary expertise
A coordinated team manages complex medical needs alongside respiratory recovery.
Early mobility
Movement begins as appropriate to maximize rehabilitation potential.
Physician-directed weaning
Weaning protocols are guided by physicians and adjusted to the patient.
Education for the transition
Patients, families and caregivers prepare together for ongoing care and self-management.
Admission considerations
Is your patient a candidate?
- Ventilator dependent or recently tracheostomized
- Failed or slow ventilator weaning in the ICU
- Medically stable for transfer
- Needs daily physician oversight
Admissions
Start with a conversation.
Our admissions team will review your patient's needs and help coordinate the next step in care.