Five Board Certified Pulmonologists provide medial direction for the dozens of professionals currently employed in the Respiratory Care Department at Rapid City Regional Hospital. You will find us working throughout our facility as our staff provides all aspects of hospital respiratory care.

Inpatient areas staffed include:

• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (28 Bed Level III+ Unit)
• Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
• Medical Intensive Care Unit
• Coronary Care Unit
• Surgical Intensive Care Unit
• Emergency Room
• Monitored Acute Care Unit
• Black Hills Rehabilitation Hospital
• Code Response Team

• Full Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Lab
  Pulmonary function tests measure the function of the lungs. The tests provide information about the amount of air a person's lungs can hold, and how effectively the lungs work. Test results can help the physician determine the cause of a symptom such as shortness of breath. The results of the tests may also be used to help confirm lung diseases, such as asthma, bronchitis or emphysema and/or monitor the effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.

• Metabolic Studies -
  These studies include calorimetry and cardiopulmonary exercise testing. Calorimetry measurements are used as an aide in determining a person's nutritional needs and management. Cardiopulmonary exercise testing is used to determine physical fitness and can also be used to aide the physician in differentiating a cardiac from a pulmonary problem.

• Pulmonary Rehabilitation
  Pulmonary Rehabilitation is a combination of educational sessions and physical conditioning for people with pulmonary disease. The program provides a multidisciplinary approach in an individually tailored program encouraging people with lung disease to lead full, satisfying lives.