Cardiopulmonary, Neurodiagnostic and Sleep Lab

• Electromyography (EMG) - A diagnostic procedure that assesses the health and function of muscles and the nerve cells that control them (motor neurons). EMGs are utilized to identify nerve dysfunction, muscle dysfunction or problems with nerve-to-muscle signal transmission.
• Electroencephalogram (EEG) - A test that can be used to diagnose several types of brain disorders. These studies can measure electrical activity in your brain and its response to certain stimuli, such as sound, sight or touch.
• Heart monitors - A monitor patients can wear outside of the hospital that records heart rate and helps doctors find the cause of chest pain or shortness of breath.

Once a problem is diagnosed, a physician may recommend you attend our Cardiac Rehab program. Here you will have help creating diet and exercises that address your specific condition.

Pulmonary services

When a patient’s ability to breathe is impaired, their entire quality of life suffers. Our pulmonary therapists administer tests and treatments to help the lungs recover.

• Pulmonary Function Test - Measures the lung capacity of asthma patients, smokers and patients suffering for shortness of breath. Tests may include lung volume and diffusion tests, which measure how much oxygen is absorbed by the lungs.
• Six-Minute Walk Tests - This test measures lung impairment, looking at functional exercise capacity and hypoxemia in patients with chronic lung disease.

Inpatient services offered - the following services are only offered while hospitalized and are not available in an outpatient setting:

• Routine Nebulizer Treatment - Used for patients with asthma or emphysema, this treatment dilates the bronchial tubes so more oxygen can reach the lungs.
• Croup Tents - Vaporizers envelop the patient in oxygen and mist to treat croup, bronchitis, or pneumonia.
• Mist Treatments - Administered to patients with pneumonia, asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, bronchial hygiene, cystic fibrosis, and patients recovering from surgery. Loosens secretions and helps the patient breathe easier.

Other treatments for lung disease include enrollment in our Pulmonary Rehab Program or working with a respiratory therapist.

Sleep studies

HRRMC offers diagnostic sleep studies in two cozy sleep labs located in our Cardiopulmonary Department. To learn more, click here.