• Respiratory Care

    Black River Memorial Hospital’s Respiratory Care Department provides treatments to preserve or improve pulmonary function. Services are available on an inpatient, outpatient and emergency basis. 

    We have testing available to diagnose your illness and a multitude of treatment options available to help you regain function. 

    We also provide homecare, including respiratory durable medical equipment in your home. 

    Black River Memorial Hospital has a Sleep Lab to diagnose various sleep disorders.

    For more information on our services, see the information below or call 715-284-3670. 



  • Treatment may involve:

    • Oxygen 
    • Inhaled medications 
    • Breathing techniques 
    • Bronchial drainage 
    • Non-invasive and invasive ventilation

    We provide the following tests: 

    • Pulmonary function testing 
    • Oximetry testing 
    • Sleep apnea screening 

    Here is a list of physician-ordered services for respiratory durable medical equipment and supplies:

    • Oxygen concentrators
    • Portable oxygen
    • Nebulizers and supplies
    • CPAP/BiPAP with masks and supplies
    • In-home, Overnight Pulse Oximetry Screening

    To contact Respiratory Homecare call 715-284-3670



    Licensed respiratory care practitioners will:

    • Individualize services to meet your needs
    • Set up the equipment
    • Provide monthly contacts
    • Make follow-up visits
    • Conduct ongoing patient and family education