Saint Joseph London Acquires New Equipment for Measurement and Diagnosis of Pulmonary Function - Archived

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Saint Joseph London Acquires New Equipment for Measurement and Diagnosis of Pulmonary Function

London, Ky. (July 9, 2013)—The department of pulmonology at Saint Joseph London has acquired new equipment used to measure pulmonary function in the diagnosis of airway diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, emphysema, allergies and other lung conditions. 

Kentucky has one of the highest death rates from COPD in the nation.

The Medical Graphics Platinum EliteTM Series plethysmograph is used to measure the functional residual capacity of the lungs, the volume in the lungs when the muscles of respiration are relaxed, and total lung capacity. It is currently being used at 1210 West 5th Street, London.

The new equipment is the most advanced available today and offers several features to improve diagnostic and ongoing disease management. It can test pediatric through adult patients and the expanded seating space accommodates larger and tall patients with virtually no weight restriction.

The Saint Joseph London pulmonary medicine team provides testing, diagnosis and treatment for lung disease and disorders. During treatment, the medical team focuses on education and rehabilitation to help control the symptoms that negatively affect patients' health and quality of life.

The new digital technology affords the maximum in accuracy, reliability, speed and serviceability.

“The advanced technology of this unit allows us to provide physicians with accurate results for all tests performed while focusing on the comfort of our patients,” said Jerrell Cloud, director, Pulmonary Medicine, Rehab Services and Non Invasive Cardiology at Saint Joseph London.

 

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KentuckyOne Health was formed when two major Kentucky health care organizations came together in early 2012. KentuckyOne Health combines the Jewish and Catholic heritages of the two former systems – Jewish Hospital & St. Mary’s HealthCare and Saint Joseph Health System. In late 2012, the organization formed a partnership with the University of Louisville Hospital | James Graham Brown Cancer Center.  The nonprofit system is committed to improving the health of Kentuckians by integrating medical research, education, technology and health care services wherever patients receive care. KentuckyOne Health has more than 200 locations including hospitals, physician groups, clinics, primary care centers, specialty institutes and home health agencies, with nearly 15,000 employees across the state of Kentucky and southern Indiana. KentuckyOne Health is the largest health system in Kentucky.

 

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