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Clinical Departments

Respiratory

North Georgia Medical Center's Respiratory Department is pleased to offer quality patient care in a compassionate, comfortable environment. We offer the following services to our community and physicians.

Services Provided:
Pulmonary Function Testing - Tests performed include spirometry, diffusing capacity, residual volume, closing volumes, total thoracic gas volumes. Studies can be performed before or after administration of a bronchodilator to quantitate the reversibility of airway obstruction. Blood gases can be measured during exercise to evaluate hypoxemia during exertion.

Other Services Include:

• Arterial Blood Gas Testing
• EKG's
• Nocturnal Desaturation Studies (Overnight Pulse OX)
• Cardiac Event Monitoring
• 24 Hour Holter Monitoring
• Bedside Spirometry
• EEG's
• Patient Assessment
• Ventilator Care
• Patient Education

Sleep Disorder Lab:
North Georgia Medical Center's Sleep Disorders Lab provides evaluations for patients suffering form potentially serious medical conditions such as sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, loud snoring and restless legs syndrome.

Overnight sleep testing is provided with state-of-the art technology by trained technologists in a caring and friendly environment. Interpretations of sleep patterns and recommendations help patients prevent serious conditions during rest.

Ordering Outpatient Services:
Procedures may be scheduled by calling the Respiratory Department at (706) 276-4741, ext. 264. Patients must be scheduled in advance for out-patient testing.

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