The Respiratory Therapy (RT) Department at Al Nas Hospital serves as Egypt’s premier center of excellence for advanced pulmonary care. The department integrates evidence-based, therapist-driven protocols with specialized clinical expertise. We provide precise and comprehensive respiratory management for neonates, pediatric patients, and adults, ensuring optimal outcomes through technology and dedicated clinical leadership.
The Respiratory Therapy Department is organized into specialized clinical divisions, each led by qualified specialists to ensure focused expertise across all care settings:
Adult Critical Care & Mechanical Ventilation: Specialized management of acute respiratory failure and the implementation of advanced ventilator support.
Pediatric & Neonatal Respiratory Care: Tailored protocols for infants and children, emphasizing developmental lung health and neonatal physiology.
Chronic Airway Management & Tracheostomy Care: Comprehensive long-term care for patients with tracheostomies, focusing on airway patency, secretion management, and decannulation protocols.
Pulmonary Function Laboratory (PFT): Advanced diagnostic testing including spirometry, lung volumes, and diffusion capacity to guide clinical decisions.
Home Care & Transitional Services: Dedicated support for patients transitioning to home-based respiratory therapy, including home ventilation monitoring and caregiver education.
Bronchoscopy Support & Interventional Pulmonology: Expert clinical assistance in diagnostic and therapeutic airway procedures.
The department manages a wide range of pulmonary conditions, including:
Post-operative respiratory complications following cardiothoracic surgery.
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia and Neonatal lung diseases.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Asthma exacerbations.
The Respiratory Therapy Department performs several advanced and specialized procedures that define our role as a leader in high-acuity pulmonary care:
Post-Cardiac Surgical Management: Specialized respiratory care for pediatric, neonatal, and adult populations following cardiothoracic surgery, focusing on early extubation, hemodynamic stability, and the prevention of post-operative pulmonary complications.
TRAMS (Tracheostomy Review and Management Service): A multidisciplinary, therapist-led service dedicated to the comprehensive care of patients with tracheostomies, focusing on standardized weaning, capping trials, and safe decannulation protocols.
Intra-Hospital Transport Safety & Quality: Expert-led transport of critically ill, ventilator-dependent patients for diagnostic imaging or surgical procedures, utilizing advanced portable ventilation and continuous monitoring to maintain clinical stability and ensure the highest quality of care during transit.
Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS): Expert application of lung and diaphragmatic ultrasound to assess aeration patterns and diaphragm excursion, providing real-time physiological guidance for complex weaning transitions.