Hamilton Health Sciences - Regional Rehabilitation Centre (RRC) - Regional Rehab Respiratory/Pulmonary Function Clinic (Maintenance)

Application

Call

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

People with neuromuscular conditions, spinal cord injuries, amputations, or acquired brain injuries that have affected their pulmonary function * people who have had a tracheostomy * people with chronic ventilator failure/bronchial hygiene clearance issues

Fees

Covered by OHIP

Languages

English

Area(s) Served

Hamilton and area

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Hospital outpatient program to help patients with respiratory conditions * services include:

pulmonary function testing
diagnostic follow-up with respiratory software
airway clearance strategies using non-invasive techniques
non-invasive/invasive assisted ventilation
tracheostomy assessment
long-term oxygen therapy
inhaler optimization/education
liaison with healthcare professionals and respiratory vendors to support community care

Services provided by a respirologist and registered respiratory therapist

Maintenance level of rehabilitative care for patients working to prevent functional decline/injury or maintain functional performance