Why Choose Us
Learn more about Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital, a destination for recovery for stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury and complex medical rehabilitation.
The Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital Pediatric Unit has a Complex Respiratory Program designed to treat children, from birth to age 21, with acute or chronic lung disease with varying oxygen or ventilatory needs.
Our clinical staff works as a team to wean or simplify respiratory support for infants and children who require oxygen, artificial airways or mechanical ventilation.
Also known as NICU Graduate or “Baby Steps,” our program’s aim is to optimize children’s respiratory function to prevent complications, advance their mobility and self-care and improve communication.
Our respiratory therapists are highly-skilled in education, treatment and maintenance of patients diagnosed with both acute and chronic pulmonary disorders. Our respiratory therapists are experienced in caring for pediatric patients requiring oxygen therapy; respiratory medication therapy; ventilator management; pulmonary function testing; secretion management; medication administration; tracheotomy management and care; and transition to home training.
Our respiratory therapists are highly-skilled in education, treatment and maintenance of patients diagnosed with both acute and chronic pulmonary disorders. Our respiratory therapists are experienced in caring for pediatric patients requiring:
The interdisciplinary clinical team at Good Shepherd evaluates each child and creates an individualized care plan to meet his or her unique needs. During his or her stay, each child receives daily medical management by a board-certified pediatrician and therapy, which may include: respiratory, physical, occupational, speech and/or recreational.
The child’s family is an integral part of the rehabilitation team. His or her family will participate in weekly meetings to develop goals, assess progress and discuss the treatment plan. Upon discharge, family/patient education is provided to ensure that each child is safely transitioned home with maximum functional capacity and independence.
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