The Cardiopulmonary Department provides diagnostic tests and monitoring focused on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. These tests are dedicated to evaluating, diagnosing, and treating conditions affecting the heart and lungs.
For appointments or questions, call: 618-740-0947
All testing requires orders from a physician.
Pre-certification may be required.
Available 24 Hours/day
Respiratory Therapists
The Respiratory Therapists at Salem Township Hospital are certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care and are available round the clock.
These healthcare professionals offer a variety of treatments and diagnostic tests for patients with lung-related conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis, AIDS, and lung cancer.
The Respiratory Therapists at Salem Township Hospital are trained to care for patients who require critical and emergency care for breathing problems.
L–R: Sarah Orrell, Augusta Juday, Theresa Bass, Becky Goldsboro, Kati Stroup, Kelly Cavins, Stacie Burleyson, Chris Jahn, Not pictured: Abby Collum- PRN, Kathi Garner- PRN
Cardiac Diagnostics
The Certified Cardiology Technicians at Salem Township Hospital perform diagnostic procedures such as:
- EKG, Electrocardiogram (Walk-ins available)
- Holter Monitors (Walk-ins available) - The device analyzes all heartbeats and provides fast turnaround time. The results are then interpreted by a Cardiologist or Internist.
- Long Term Heart Monitoring provides up to 14 days of near real time, continuous, uninterrupted monitoring.
- Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM) are used to help diagnose high or low blood pressure in cases after inconsistent BP readings in and out of the provider’s office.
- Treadmill Stress Test, Treadmill Test with Myocardial Perfusion, Treadmill Stress Echo
- Nuclear Stress Test
- Lexiscan - Chemical Stress with Myocardial Perfusion
Pulmonary Diagnostics
Registered Pulmonary Function Technologists perform a wide variety of lung function testing. The results of these tests aide the physician in diagnosing breathing disorders and other diseases, as well as monitoring the effects of medication.
- Complete Pulmonary Function Test
- Spirometry
- Methacholine Challenge Test
- Simple Pulmonary Stress Test
- 6-Minute Walk Test
- O2 Evaluation
- Exercise Pulse Oximetry
- Overnight SpO2 Oximetry
Sleep Diagnostics
Sleep Study (PSG) - Tracking of brain waves, muscle and eye movements, oxygen saturation, heart rate and airflow in order to diagnose any possible sleep disorder.
CPAP Titration PSG
Home Sleep Test (HST) - Available for patients whose insurance does not cover in-lab testing, or who are not able to come into the Sleep Lab.
