The Respiratory Team at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre provides exceptional expertise in non-invasive ventilation and airway clearance management for patients facing chronic respiratory failure or restrictive lung disease.
We also specialize in supporting patients transitioning from acute care to home or those living in the community who require non-invasive ventilation.
Our team manages a diverse range of patients, including those with neuromuscular conditions, obesity hypoventilation, chest wall diseases and spinal cord injuries. We also conduct assessments for initiating non-invasive ventilation
for patients with severe COPD.
By leveraging advanced technology for virtual visits and monitoring, we deliver personalized care, along with an academic mandate educating future health practitioners and conducting quality research in Long-Term Mechanical Ventilation.
This approach ensures that patients receive timely and effective management of their conditions at home.
We offer in-person consultations and diagnostics at Sunnybrook, as well as virtual video assessments in the home. Additionally, we provide consultation services to various acute care facilities across the Greater Toronto Area, facilitating
smooth transitions for patients moving to home-based non-invasive ventilation or airway clearance devices.
Moreover, we host the Sunnybrook ALS Clinic and SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy) Clinic, which offer multidisciplinary assessments and management for patients with ALS or SMA. Respiratory evaluations are integrated into these clinics, ensuring
comprehensive care for our patients.
A copy of the referral form for long-term non-invasive assessment can be found in the
resources section.
