Respiratory Care Service Definition.

(1)

Measurement of pulmonary function testing and blood gas analyses.

(2)

Procedures to reverse or prevent further physiological abnormalities.

(3)

Treatment or prevention of airway problems of respiratory therapy origin.

(4)

Positive pressure ventilatory therapy.

(5)

Respiratory monitoring.

(6)

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

(7)

Physical therapy of the chest including bronchial drainage and percussion.

(8)

Patient instruction.

(9)

Care of the intubated and tracheostomy patient.

(10)

Constant consideration of infection control.