Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory therapy is performed by accredited respiratory therapists. Multiple functions are performed and these include:

• Maintaining an open airway for trauma,
• Assisting in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and support
• Providing life support for patients who can’t breathe on their own
• Administering inhaled gases and medications
• Conducting tests to measure lung function and to evaluate sleep disordered breathing
• Intensive care for post-surgery and paediatric patients

Respiratory therapy also involves highly sophisticated equipment and adjuncts (e.g. high-frequency oscillatory ventilation and inhaled nitric oxide).

Respiratory therapists are available at:

Medical Intensive Care and High Dependency Unit
Ward 26, Level 2, Main Building 1
Telephone: (65) 6772 2660