Cardiopulmonary Services 

Cardiopulmonary Services is an allied health specialty which employs Respiratory Therapists and/or Respiratory Care Practitioners to assist the physician in the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and overall care of patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities. 

Cardiopulmonary staff members provide services under medical supervision on a twenty-four hour per day, seven days per week basis.  Services are available to Neonatal, Pediatric, Children, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric patients. 

Services Provided:

Cardiopulmonary provides Nuclear Stress Testing, Complete Pulmonary Function Testing, 32 channel EEG's Holter and Event Monitoring, Phase II and III outpatient Cardiac Rehab., Outpatient Pulmonary Rehab., Overnight Sleep Studies, along with all of the basic respiratory and cardiac tests/procedures.  For more information on pre-test preparation call your physician or the Cardiopulmonary staff at the number listed below. 

What to expect during your Cardiopulmonary Department visit:

• The tests provided in Cardiopulmonary may vary in length from 15 minutes to two (2) hours.

• Test results are usually available in two (2) days.  If the results are abnormal and need immediate attention, your doctor's office will contact you. 

Hours of Service:

Monday - Friday                         7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Weekends and Holidays               7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Staff members are on-call after hours for emergencies. 

Important Cardiopulmonary Department numbers:

• 618-662-1664 Cardiopulmonary Department phone number

• 618-662-1648 alternate Cardiopulmonary Department phone number

• 618-662-1466 Cardiopulmonary Department fax number

Contact Us

For more information about Cardiopulmonary services please contact our Cardiopulmonary/EEG Supervisor at 618-662-1664 or call Clay County Hospital directly at 618-662-2131.

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