Pulmonary

Pulmonary Program

Serving children and adults with acute or chronic pulmonary conditions.

On-site care

Our goal is to achieve the highest level of independence and quality of life possible.

Clinical Expertise

Madonna nurses and therapists receive additional training and competency testing specific to ventilator and tracheostomy tube management and the rehabilitation of children and adults who are ventilator-dependent. Madonna is fully staffed with respiratory therapists 24 hours per day, seven days per week.

Equipment

Madonna’s Pulmonary Program incorporates leading-edge technology to help our patients meet their goals. A Passy Muir Valve (PMV) is incorporated as a standard of care for all of our tracheostomy and ventilator patients as we begin the rehabilitation process. The PMV allows our patients to communicate and access voice-activated technology, as well as direct their own care and increase their level of independence. A high-flow oxygen delivery device that delivers 100 percent relative humidity and has been used successfully to ease a patient’s transition from ventilator support to independent breathing. Technologically advanced ventilators that provide trends and graphics to enhance patient-ventilator synchrony and ventilator weaning.

Communication Technology

Madonna is the only hospital system in the region with a swallowing lab and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) technology lab. AAC refers to technology, like speech-generating devices, and strategies that enable non-speaking individuals to communicate. Using the latest in AAC technology and intervention strategies, speech-language pathologists provide AAC evaluations and treatments for children and adults with complex communication needs.

Assistive Technology

Madonna’s assistive technology specialists evaluate each person’s individual needs and desires to use their functional abilities to independently control electronic devices in their environment. The therapist can provide custom modifications to software, electronics and other appliances to promote independence and safety in their environment.

An Interdisciplinary Team Will guide the recovery Process

Madonna’s care team of highly trained experts across specialties offers the best experiences and outcomes for our pediatric patients and their families. This physician-led team includes physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, respiratory therapists, rehabilitation nurses, neuropsychologists, certified teachers and more.

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Awards & accreditations

We receive recognition only by recognizing each patient’s highly unique needs, always. Pioneering and researching new technologies to serve specialized purposes. Investing in exceptional medical talent. And developing progressive treatments to change the face of rehabilitation. All dedicated to your most independent life.

CARF accredited

Madonna has received the highest possible level of accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) across numerous inpatient/outpatient categories.

Vapotherm Center of Excellence

We’ve received the Vapotherm Center of Excellence designation — the highest a facility can receive from Vapotherm. Just one distinction among our many in-house breakthroughs to advance rehabilitation technology.

Passy-Muir Center of Excellence

The Passy-Muir Valve (PMV) is embraced as the high standard of care for our ventilator and tracheotomy tube patients. Madonna was recognized by Passy-Muir, Inc. as the first of just 12 Centers of Excellence in the nation.

AROUND THE WEB: NATIONAL RESOURCES PULMONARY

American Lung Association

The American Lung Association is a trusted source for lung health education, lung disease research, support, programs, services and advocacy.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

Learn more about Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) from MedlinePlus a health information website produced by the National Library of Medicine.

Synapse Biomedical

Synapse Biomedical was founded to commercialize the NeuRx platform for treating several severe breathing problems with minimally invasive neurostimulation technology.

Passy Muir

The Passy Muir Valve is a device that is used for patients with tracheostomies and ventilators. It’s a simple yet valuable device that restores communication and greatly impacts quality of life. Learn more here.