DCH Home Medical Equipment

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There's a lot to do when a loved one goes home from the hospital. DCH Home Medical Equipment is here to help with quality products your loved one will need to make the transition from hospital to home. DCH Home Medical Equipment provides equipment and services to patients in need of equipment prescribed by their doctor. We also operate a retail store in the Phelps Outpatient Center on the campus of DCH Regional Medical Center. A wide range of equipment is offered and can be delivered directly to the home, and we can bill your insurance for you.

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DCH Regional Medical Center: (205) 759-7111

Fax: (205) 330-3198

TollFree: (800) 833-0687

Services/Products

Equipment Available: * Wheelchairs * Hospital Beds * Bathroom Aids * CPAP * Walking Aids * Group I & II Mattresses * Nebulizers * Lifeline * Diabetic Supplies * Oxygen CPAP Services Under the direction of your physician, our licensed respiratory therapists provide equipment and services to patients who have been diagnosed with sleep apnea and prescribed the use of a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy for treatment. Diagnosis & Treatment DCH Health System offers two accredited facilities to diagnose sleep disorders. Sleep apnea occurs during sleep when the body's muscles relax and excess tissue collapses into back of the mouth, nose and throat and blocks breathing. When breathing is interrupted by a blocked airway, the body reacts by waking enough to start breathing again. This may occur hundreds of times each night, but does not fully awaken the patient. So, the patient remains unaware of the loud snoring, choking and gasping for air that are typical symptoms of this disorder. People with sleep apnea never get "a good night's sleep" because the repeated awakening robs them of a deep sleep. This can lead to a feeling of excessive tiredness during the day and long-term medical problems if the condition goes untreated. Sleep apnea is most often treated with the use of CPAP therapy. During sleep, patients wear a specially-fitted mask that is connected to an air flow device that stimulates normal breathing and promotes restful sleep. Services Provided After completion of a sleep study that confirms you have sleep apnea, we will receive specific orders from your doctor about your therapy. Our Respiratory Therapist will work with the DCH Sleep Lab staff and your doctor to develop a plan of care based on your individual needs and personal wishes. Our goal is for you to successfully follow your prescribed CPAP therapy. Ensuring your mask is properly fitted and teaching you how to care for your condition and your equipment are critical aspects of the services we provide.

Location

Located in the Phelps Outpatient Center

Accreditation

DCH HEALTH SYSTEM

Associations

The Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)

Other Link

www.dchsystem.com

Categories

Hospital Equipment & Supplies, Clinics, Medical Clinics, Medical Equipment & Supplies, Physicians & Surgeons

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Phone: (205) 330-3177

Address: 809 University Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

Website: www.dchsystem.com