Georgian Bay General Hospital - Respiratory Therapy

Application

Patients requiring PFT at the hospital will be referred through their primary care provider if identified as needing a lung function assessment

Fees

Most services covered by OHIP

Languages

English ; French

Language Notes

French reception on telephone and website

Area Served

Georgian Bay Township; Simcoe North

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services

Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs) work at the hospital to help patients when having problems breathing

Services include:

oxygen delivery using a mask
medication delivery (assessment and treatment if appropriate)
management of asthma
medical advice and education on proper use of medication devices

Full Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) - when a patient is diagnosed as having decreased air flow through basic spirometry, then they are referred for a full PFT to aid in diagnosing lung diseases * can guide decisions regarding further treatment and intervention