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    Cardiopulmonary Services

    Artesia General Hospital’s Cardiopulmonary Services provide care to patients of all ages, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Respiratory therapists are specially trained healthcare professionals who work closely with physicians, nurses and other specialists to address and provide a wide range of breathing treatments and other services for illnesses, such as:

    • Asthma
    • Bronchitis
    • Cystic Fibrosis
    • Lung Cancer
    • Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

    From diagnosis to chronic lung disease management and post-treatment care, our innovative care and treatment for acute and chronic lung disease is unmatched in the area. We provide both inpatient and outpatient treatment, including:

    • Aerosol Therapy
    • Arterial Blood Gas Analysis
    • Bronchodilator Therapy
    • Cardiac Stress Testing
    • Chest Physiotherapy
    • Holter Monitoring, 24 to 48 hours
    • Invasive and Noninvasive Ventilation Therapy
    • Lung Cancer Screening
    • Overnight Pulse Oximetry
    • Oxygen Therapy
    • Pulmonary Function Testing
    • Pulmonary Hygiene Therapy

    All our respiratory care practitioners are licensed by the State of New Mexico and credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners.

    Our Respiratory Therapy Department and Pathology Laboratory are certified by the College of American Pathologists (CAP).

    Lung Cancer Screening

    Artesia General Hospital is also proud to offer the only lung cancer screening facility in our area accredited by the American College of Radiology. Our low-dose CT test can detect even tiny tumors before lung cancer symptoms develop—significantly improving chances for successful treatment. Learn more about Lung Cancer Screening.

    For more information about our Cardiopulmonary Services, please call 575.748.3333, Ext. 1581.

    Location

    Artesia General Hospital
    702 N. 13th St.
    Artesia, NM 88210
    575.748.3333, Ext. 1581

    Accreditations

    American College of Radiology Designated Lung Cancer Screening Center
    Lung Cancer Screening Center