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Respiratory Therapy at Home: Helpful in More Ways Than You Think

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Gone are the days when respiratory therapy at home was considered a luxury; today, it is often vital and lifesaving for patients with serious illnesses. It has become essential for all people struggling with respiratory disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). It has proven valuable in providing the patient with better quality of life, making them independent, and boosting their health outcomes - all without leaving the comfort of their homes. However, a lot of people are unaware of the importance of respiratory and other at-home healthcare services despite the advantages they bring. In this post, we will discuss some of the most important advantages that access to respiratory therapy in a home-based setting brings in the current healthcare scenario. Respiratory Therapy at Home: Beneficial for Everyone Involved In a rare win-win, home respiratory care has been just as useful in creating efficiencies in the country’s healthcare

Patient Transfer Vehicle: Types of Professionals Involved

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There are agencies that offer to take care of a patient’s transport requirements. They can help you with a dependable, professional service with a range of home nursing services to care for the patient depending on their needs, including wound or palliative care.  In this blog, we will discuss the professionals who are involved in a patient’s care when they require ventilation at home. Their service begins when they are brought home via a patient transfer vehicle by a low, medium, or high acuity crew. The transport options often vary based on what the patient requires, and include a wheelchair and stretcher service. Professionals Helping with Patient Transfer & Ventilation at Home Although it takes careful thought and learning, living with any level of reliance on a ventilator can be managed with the right preparations. The patient may choose their ventilation care to be completely taken care of by trained professionals or have other informal caregivers share it. Regardles