At the Assisted Ventilation Clinic - jointly staffed by Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - we provide comprehensive, coordinated care for people using home ventilators. From patient assessments to ventilator maintenance, our team approach ensures that all patients’ issues are addressed in a coordinated visit.

Because the majority of our patients have multiple severe disabilities, we provide a one-stop shopping format, so that when they come to the clinic, they’ll see multiple providers during a two-hour visit, including:

• A Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine physician or nurse practitioner for management of breathing problems
• A Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation physician or physician assistant for all general care regarding disabilities
• A Respiratory Therapist to handle any issues with the ventilator equipment
• A dietitian for nutrition support services
• A social worker to help provide social support and navigate complex insurance

We also partner closely with the ALS Center of Excellence Pranger ALS Clinic. Patients with ALS are seen on Wednesdays with the multidisciplinary ALS team.

Multidisciplinary Assisted Ventilation Clinic

The multi-disciplinary Assisted Ventilation Clinic meets on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons in the Taubman Center at the Medical Center Main Campus. We have two procedure rooms fully equipped with lift systems and hydraulic tables for safe patient transfers and weight assessments, as well as the necessary facilities for tracheostomy changes and wound care.

Telemedicine program

We have a robust telemedicine program that has been active for years, given the difficulty with mobility that many patients on ventilators face. Telemedicine, as well as in-person sick visits, are available throughout the week with our nurse practitioner, as we know that promptly addressing clinical changes can be the key to avoiding hospitalization.

To learn more about our Assisted Ventilation Clinic or to make an appointment, call 888-287-1084 or fax 734-936-3494.