Respiratory Medicine

The service provides full Lung Function testing, including Spirometry (with flow-volume loop) and measurement of Gas Transfer, Lung Volumes (using Plethysmography) and Maximal Inspiratory and Expiratory Pressures (MIPS and MEPS).
 

The department also provides sleep diagnostic tests: Respiratory Polygraphy (multichannel sleep study), Overnight Oximetry and Transcutaneous CO2 monitoring.

 

Patients who are diagnosed with Sleep Apnoea are provided with CPAP treatment and are supported in their use by the Respiratory Physiologists.

Staff
Janet Oliver-Lead Respiratory Physiologist
Pedro Morgado--Chief Respiratory Physiologist
Kirsten Lyndsay-Senior Respiratory Physiologist
Anastasia Boateng- Patient Pathway Co-Ordinator