Expanding Respiratory Care Services
When you need to ensure your lungs are on the path to great health, Montrose Regional Health is your home for great care.
Whether you are looking into a potential problem or need advanced lung care, MRH features the latest technology to ensure your needs are met.
Providers at this clinic are part of Montrose Regional Medical Group (MRMG), the physician-led medical group of Montrose Regional Health.
Comprehensive Lung Cancer Screenings
We are performing low-dose CT scans looking for suspicious nodules. By offering this service to those who are at high risk of lung cancer, patients have an increased chance of success if cancer is found – since early detection is key.
Nodule Tracking Program
What is nodule tracking? CT scans can find “spots” on the lung, and it’s unclear if they are harmful or not. Most are not harmful but knowing they are there can be a source of anguish for the patient. By offering nodule tracking we can identify nodules for your provider so that they can be tracked over time and decisions can be made about which ones can be watched and which need to be biopsied.
“E-BUS” and Navigational Bronchoscopy
MRH has invested in advanced technology to ensure our community receives top-notch lung care not available anywhere else on the Western Slope. Endobronchial Ultrasound, or “E-BUS,” will allow us to biopsy places in the chest that previously were only accessible through surgery. Thisis a same-day procedure, allowing you to go home within a few hours after your procedure.
Additionally, we are offering Navigational Bronchoscopy. This technology is like your car’s GPS system: our equipment will use your CT scan to develop a “road map” of where to go in the lung. This allows us to biopsy suspicious modules deep in your lungs.
We are helping smokers by attacking the problem of nicotine addiction with multiple strategies simultaneously, increasing the likelihood of success.
Galaxy Robotic Bronchoscopy by Noah Medical
Galaxy Robotic Bronchoscopy is an advanced, minimally invasive procedure used to help diagnose lung conditions including early lung cancer and suspicious lung nodules. It uses a robotic navigation system that guides a thin, flexible bronchoscope with continuous real-time imaging into the airways of the lung to reach areas that are difficult to access with traditional tools. The system combines advanced imaging technology with precise navigation to help physicians locate small lesions deep in the lungs and obtain tissue samples for biopsy with greater accuracy than conventional bronchoscopy.
During the procedure, the physician controls the robotic system with a handheld controller to guide the camera and instruments through the airway while watching the live images on a monitor. The technology provides real-time feedback on the location of the instruments and the targeted lesion and helps confirm when the biopsy tools are in the correct position. Most patients are able to undergo the procedure without large incisions to the chest and may recover quickly, often going home the same day or after brief observation. Eligibility for this advanced bronchoscopy is determined by the patient’s doctor based on individual clinical need and diagnostic goals.
Zephyr® Valves for COPD Treatment
Zephyr® Valves are a minimally invasive treatment option for select patients with severe COPD due to emphysema who continue to experience significant shortness of breath despite optimal medical therapy. The valves are tiny, one-way devices placed into targeted airways of the lung during a bronchoscopic procedure, meaning no surgical incisions are required. By allowing trapped air to escape from the most damaged areas of the lung while preventing new air from entering, the valves reduce lung hyperinflation and allow healthier lung tissue to function more effectively.
Clinical studies have shown that Zephyr Valve treatment can lead to improved breathing, increased exercise capacity, and better quality of life for appropriately selected patients. Most patients receive several valves during a single procedure and remain in the hospital for short-term monitoring afterward. Not all patients are candidates, and careful evaluation by a specialized pulmonary team, including imaging and lung function testing, is required. As with any procedure, potential risks exist, and these are reviewed thoroughly during the evaluation process.
Learn more about Zephyr Valve treatment HERE.
