Published: September 20, 2018 | Updated: August 30, 2020
The pulmonary rehabilitation program through Norton Heart & Vascular Institute Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation Centers is certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. We incorporate evidence-based guidelines in managing your patients, through our medically supervised program that teaches lifestyle modification techniques, disease process education and exercises needed to increase endurance and daily functioning.
• COPD (chronic bronchitis and emphysema) patients • Asthma patients • Sarcoidosis patients • Pulmonary fibrosis patients • Post lung resection patients • Pulmonary hypertension patients • Post lung transplant patients
• Improved ability to complete daily activities • Improved quality of life • Decrease in shortness of breath • Better understanding/management of condition • Improved medication compliance • Knowledge of good pulmonary hygiene • Better recognition and avoidance of situations that may exacerbate condition • Development of coping mechanisms for limitations • Fewer hospitalizations
Any physician may order pulmonary rehab for a patient. The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Department requires the following: • Physician order in Epic for ambulatory referral to pulmonary rehabilitation • Pulmonary function test results from within the past 12 months
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