Outpatient Services

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Kona Community Hospital Laboratory Services provides comprehensive clinical and anatomic pathology services to all community members. Testing services are provided 24 hours a day, seven days a week to patients of all ages through inpatient, outpatient and outreach services. Outpatient hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm. If you have any question, please contact Laboratory Services at (808) 322-4422.

RESPIRATORY THERAPY

Respiratory therapy care at Kona Community Hospital provides a broad spectrum of respiratory services to newborns, pediatrics and adults. The department provides services in all hospital areas including the Emergency Department, Critical Care Unit, OB/GYN and Medical/Surgical.

The Respiratory Department uses a variety of therapeutic modalities to identify and treat acute or chronic respiratory disorders. Our therapists are registered/certified respiratory therapists trained to assess, treat, manage, educate and care for patients with respiratory problems. Services are provided on an inpatient and outpatient basis.

vapingOutpatient services include

  • Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) measures a patient’s lung function for diagnosis of lung disease such as COPD.
    1. Physician orders a PFT and send a fax to the Respiratory Therapy Department.
    2. Tests are done Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. –  3:00 p.m.
    3. Respiratory Therapy Department calls patient to schedule appointment.
  • Electrocardiogram (EKG, ECG) measures the electrical activity in the heart.
    1. Physician orders an EKG
    2. Tests are done Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. –  5:00 p.m.
    3. Call the admitting office at Kona Community Hospital to schedule an appointment (808) 322-9311.

For more information regarding the services we offer you may call the Respiratory Therapy Department at (808) 322-4431.

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