Pneumology

Due to their paralysis, paraplegic patients often suffer from respiratory problems. In the Pneumology department, we diagnose, treat and monitor these conditions professionally and according to the individual patient’s situation. These people are often very dependent on nursing and technology, so we prioritise their autonomy and quality of life.

In addition to the general care, we particularly attend to the following issues related to paralysis:

• Respiratory medicine (invasive and non-invasive)
• Assessment of sleep apnoea syndromes
• Tracheostomy tube management and insertion
• Pulmonary function tests
• Blood gas analyses
• COPD, asthma and other lung conditions

In all of these areas, we work closely with our specialists in pneumology Dr Franz Michel and Dr Sabrina Fuchs-Müller, as well as our Nottwil Weaning® team.