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Respiratory Care Diagnostics
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In the area of diagnosis, respiratory care paractitioners perform pulmonary function testing to determine if there is impaired function.

Pulmonary Function Testing

They draw and analyze blood samples to determine the levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases in order to assess the best course of treatment for a particular patient.

Arterial Blood Gas Sampling