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Joshua W. Ford, RRT

Registered General Care Respiratory Therapist

Gender: Male
Experience: 13 years

About Joshua W. Ford, RRT

Joshua Wayne Ford, RRT is a registered general care respiratory therapist, certified geriatric care respiratory therapist, certified neonatal / pediatric respiratory therapist, registered critical care respiratory therapist, registered emergency care respiratory therapist, and registered pulmonary function technologist. Mr. Joshua W. Ford has 13 years of experience in general care respiratory therapy - registered.

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Education

Joshua W. Ford, RRT earned a degree of a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Licenses

Joshua W. Ford, RRT has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since March 05, 2011, and his NPI number is 1134427735.

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To schedule an appointment with Mr. Joshua W. Ford, please call (816) 649-3284.

Registered General Care Respiratory Therapist

Mr. Joshua W. Ford is a Registered General Care Respiratory Therapist in Cameron, MO with special training and skill in resolving and monitoring lung and heart dysfunctions with a National Board for Respiratory Care credentials. As a Registered General Care Respiratory Therapist, Joshua W. Ford, RRT performs daily respiratory healthcare in collaboration with other specialists. General Care Respiratory Therapy - Registered is the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiopulmonary issues. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Registered General Care Respiratory Therapists include asthma, infections like pneumonia, chronic lung diseases like cystic fibrosis, and chest trauma. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Registered General Care Respiratory Therapists include imaging tests, pulmonary function test, blood gas test, aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, and mechanical ventilation.

This level of care includes diagnostics testing, therapeutics, monitoring, rehabilitation of patients with disorders of the cardiopulmonary system, as well as, education of the patient and family in regard to those disorders.

Registered General Care Respiratory Therapists in Cameron, MO

Certified Geriatric Care Respiratory Therapist

Mr. Joshua W. Ford is a Certified Geriatric Care Respiratory Therapist in Cameron, MO with special training and skill in entry level geriatric respiratory therapy certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care. As a Certified Geriatric Care Respiratory Therapist, Joshua W. Ford, RRT performs diagnostic tests, creates treatments and therapies, and educates patients on their condition. Geriatric Care Respiratory Therapy - Certified is the treatment of elderly patients with breathing challenges. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Certified Geriatric Care Respiratory Therapists include asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pulmonary hypertension, and lung cancer. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Certified Geriatric Care Respiratory Therapists include sputum culture, blood gas analyzer, chest physiotherapy, aerosol medication, and mechanical ventilation.

Care of older patients who have age and/or disease related decremental pulmonary changes. Diagnosis and treatment is very important for this group since chronic lung disease is the major cause of morbidity and mortality among them. Furthermore, as this segment of the population increases, life expectancy is being extended.

Certified Geriatric Care Respiratory Therapists in Cameron, MO

Certified Neonatal / Pediatric Respiratory Therapist

The care and treatment of premature infants, newborns and children. This includes management of mechanical ventilation, assessment, diagnostics and generalized respiratory treatments.

Certified Neonatal Pediatric Respiratory Therapists in Cameron, MO

Registered Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

Mr. Joshua W. Ford is a Registered Critical Care Respiratory Therapist in Cameron, MO with special training and skill in advanced respiratory care beyond that of a respiratory therapist. As a Registered Critical Care Respiratory Therapist, Joshua W. Ford, RRT performs critical respiratory treatments in emergency rooms. Critical Care Respiratory Therapy - Registered is the treatment of critically ill or injured patients with cardiorespiratory issues. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Registered Critical Care Respiratory Therapists include viral respiratory infections, chronic lung diseases, and chest trauma. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Registered Critical Care Respiratory Therapists include chest x-rays, blood gas laboratory testing, aerosol-based medication administration, and mechanical ventilation support.

Respiratory emergencies are commonplace in the treatment of critical care patients. Included in the assessment measurements conducted by the respiratory therapist in the critical care settings are arterial blood gas puncture and analysis, intrarterial monitoring, bedside measurements of lung mechanics, hemodynamic monitoring, and inspired and expired gas measurements. This is coupled with the initiation and management of mechanical ventilation patients.

Registered Critical Care Respiratory Therapists in Cameron, MO

Registered Emergency Care Respiratory Therapist

Mr. Joshua W. Ford is a Registered Emergency Care Respiratory Therapist in Cameron, MO with special training and skill in advanced respiratory therapy. As a Registered Emergency Care Respiratory Therapist, Joshua W. Ford, RRT performs life-saving procedures for cardiopulmonary dysfunctions. Emergency Care Respiratory Therapy - Registered is the diagnosis and treatment of critical respiratory conditions. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Registered Emergency Care Respiratory Therapists include premature birth, chest injuries, asphyxiation, and stroke. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Registered Emergency Care Respiratory Therapists include mechanical ventilation, tracheal intubation, and treatment planning.

The immediate availability of diagnostic and therapeutic cardiopulmonary services in the assessment and management of trauma victims, patients requiring airway management and others requiring emergency care.

Registered Emergency Care Respiratory Therapists in Cameron, MO

Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist

An individual who is trained and qualified to perform pulmonary diagnostic tests. In the course of conducting these tests, the Pulmonary Function Technologist is able to setup, calibrate, maintain, and ensure the quality assurance of the pulmonary function testing equipment. In the laboratory, clinical or patient care setting the technologist instructs patients, elicits cooperation, performs procedures, monitors patient response, and evaluates patient performance. Tests results are calculated, compared with predicted normal ranges, and evaluated for reliability. The technologist collects clinical history data and evaluates the clinical implications of the test results.

Registered Pulmonary Function Technologists in Cameron, MO

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