Cardiopulmonary Services

The word “cardio” refers to the heart and "pulmonary" refers to the lungs.  Together, J.C. Blair’s Cardiopulmonary Services staff performs procedures to diagnose and evaluate heart and lung disease and function. The staff is comprised of certified respiratory therapists, pulmonologists, polysomnographic technologists, a neurologist and a cardiologist.  Services include:

  • EEG (brainwave studies)
  • EKG (heart wave studies)
  • Pulmonary Function Testing
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Respiratory Therapy
  • 24-hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring
    • Pulse Oximetry
    • Neurological Testing
  • 24-hour Holter Monitoring
  • Cardiac Stress Testing
  • Sleep Studies
  • Arterial Blood Gas Testing
  • Aerosol Medication Treatments
  • Ventilator Management
  • Inpatient Smoking Cessation

Physician orders are required, except for lung screenings for smokers and those exposed to smoke who can receive free lung screenings the first Wednesday of each month.

Hours:  Mon. – Fri.  8:00 am to 4:00 pm; Sleep Lab by Appointment

Medical Director: Thomas Pearson, M.D.
Clinical Director: Craig Cloud, RRT, CPFT
Phone: (814) 643-8645

Credentials:

  • Fully accredited and licensed blood gas lab
  • Accreditation from CAP (College of American Pathologists)
  • Licensed by CMS(CLIA) and PA DOH
  • Respiratory Care Recognition Award from the AARC (American Association for Respiratory Care) www.aarc.org