Meadowview Health and Rehab Center, located in historic Minden, Louisiana offers one of the few aggressive ventilator and tracheostomy-weaning programs in the tri-state area in long-term care. Our 42-bed ventilator-dependent unit is staffed with 24-hour licensed respiratory and nursing staff for around-the-clock care for ventilator and tracheostomy residents.
Key Program Components:
- In-wall O2 & suctioning
- High flow oxygen- up to 50% FiO2 for high O2 demand
- Airway management, including artificial airway removal
- In-house Nurse Practitioner
- Dedicated Physicians
- 24-hour Respiratory therapy
- Physical, Occupational & Speech therapy
- Licensed Dietician
Our experienced staff establishes a comprehensive treatment plan intended to restore the patient to the fullest functional potential possible. Our focus for tracheostomy patients is dedicated to the weaning process with the goal of removing the artificial airway. This allows the patient a return to the normal act of breathing and eating. Discharge to home is a goal for many of our patients. We provide patient and family education and the training necessary to ensure a safe return to the home environment, with the highest level of independence being achieved prior to discharge.