- Respiratory Care
Deliver the correct care for respiratory conditions
Offer and administer vaccinations, diagnose quickly and confidently with point-of-care lab tests and provide treatment with branded, generic and over-the-counter medications
Help Your Respiratory Patients Breathe Easier
Respiratory season begins each fall but you can count on us to keep you prepared all year round. We understand the importance of providing quality respiratory care to your patients, and we have a wide range of resources and products to support you throughout the season, and beyond.
Prevent
McKesson Medical-Surgical has an extensive portfolio of vaccines available for respiratory illness prevention, including flu and traditional core vaccines. We have the latest updated vaccines, including COVID-19, RSV and Prevnar 20® vaccines. And as your single source for your respiratory needs, you can find the products you need across the spectrum of infection prevention, like masks, hand sanitizers, wipes, PPE, Band-Aids, alcohol prep pads, and needles and syringes.
Diagnose
Be prepared to diagnose common respiratory conditions this season with point-of-care lab equipment and tests. We offer a wide variety of products like our lab analyzers, additional assays/tests and test kits. No matter the size, scale or complexity, McKesson Lab helps you gain access to quality lab results so you can provide efficient care to your patients with quick diagnoses.
Treat
Stand up to respiratory illnesses this season with McKesson’s extensive selection of asthma treatments, anti-viral medications and over-the-counter medications. We also offer respiratory equipment from leading respiratory manufacturers across key device needs, including ventilators, oxygen, nebulizers and CPAP. Experience the convenience and peace of mind that comes with sourcing your respiratory needs from a single distributor.
Featured resource
McKesson Respiratory Guide
Having the resources to help manage common respiratory conditions readily available can help ensure that you are able to provide the best support for your patients. This guide was designed to give you quick access to resources and information about various respiratory diseases, common treatments and product recommendations. We also included a list of critical resources to help educate you and your staff on a range of respiratory products and conditions.
Prevention Resources
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Strengthen your infection prevention protocols with uPrevent™
From the front desk and waiting area to the lab and exam rooms, having an effective infection prevention protocol helps you maintain a clean and safe space for patients and staff. The uPrevent™ infection prevention and control program can help you build a stronger process with recommendations, guidelines and products.
Featured Prevention Products
Vaccinations
- Glaxo Smith Kline
- #58160082311
- Pfizer (Non-COVID)
- #00069246510
- Glaxo Smith Kline
- #58160084811
Infection Prevention
- McKesson Brand
- #53-27037-18
- Professional Disposables
- #Q55172
- McKesson Brand
- #16-4811
- McKesson Brand
- #53-23127-18
- McKesson Brand
- #91-2101
- McKesson Brand
- #58-204
Featured resource
McKesson Flu Management
McKesson FluWise® is our year-round flu program and a single source for all of your flu needs, offering flu vaccines, ancillary products, savings and support every step of the way.
A Comprehensive Lab Solution
No matter the size or complexity of your lab, we can customize solutions to help you build the lab that fits your needs. We offer consulting, lab setup and a full range of laboratory diagnostics, including the innovative BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® Solution, featured in this spotlight. Watch the video to see how bioMérieux’s diagnostic solutions empower healthcare professionals to navigate the complexities of respiratory infections.
Featured service
Laboratory Consulting
From setup to ongoing consulting and compliance training, MedSol’s licensed professionals can provide the support you need for your laboratory.
Molecular Testing
Molecular testing detects an active infection through instrument-based tests. These tests require laboratory processing and produce highly accurate results, giving providers confidence in their diagnoses.
Antigen Testing
Antigen testing plays an important role for the early diagnosis of respiratory infections, particularly in situations with limited access to molecular methods. Providers can quickly determine if a patient is infected by performing a rapid test.
Featured Treatment Products
Stand up to respiratory illnesses this season with our extensive collection of asthma treatments, anti-viral and over-the-counter medications. As your single source for respiratory care, we can also support your respiratory equipment needs with ventilators, oxygen, nebulizers and CPAP supplies.
Pharmaceutical Treatments
- Amgen Inc
- #55513011201
- Roche
- #00004080085
- NorthStar Rx
- #16714089801
- Apotex
- #60505614205
- Xgen Pharmaceuticals
- #39822041206
- Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
- #00054327099
Respiratory Therapies
- McKesson Brand
- #146-525DS
- McKesson Brand
- #32646
- McKesson Brand
- #32649
- McKesson Brand
- #32630
Featured Respiratory Webinars
Frequently Asked Questions
Respiratory season typically occurs in the fall and winter and peaks between December and January. The exact timing varies between regions and from year to year. Keep in mind, however, that respiratory illnesses can happen anytime.
Cold season typically occurs in the fall and winter months.
Among the most common respiratory viruses are rhinoviruses (which cause the common cold), the flu virus, the SARS-CoV-2 virus and the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
Yes. The SARS-CoV-2 virus causes COVID-19.
Infection prevention reduces the spread of respiratory viruses and the chance that people will become seriously ill or die from a respiratory illness.
Good hand hygiene means washing the hands thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. It can reduce the risk of respiratory infection by 16%.1
Promote proper hand hygiene and infection prevention. Provide pneumococcal pneumonia and seasonal flu vaccines.2
Respiratory infections affect everyone from the very young to the very old. The flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and pneumonia affect millions of people each year.3
Start early. Have testing modalities in place. Ensure an adequate vaccine supply and monitor local conditions to meet demand.4
Vaccines are available for flu, COVID-19, pneumococcal pneumonia, RSV and pertussis (whooping cough). Immunization schedules vary based on age and other factors.
McKesson Medical-Surgical offers a comprehensive portfolio of vaccines and related supplies such as syringes and gloves.5
McKesson sells vaccines, needles and syringes, test equipment and related supplies.
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests are highly accurate and can give results in minutes. Unlike antigen tests, they require specialized lab equipment.6
The Respiratory Care Resources section of our website includes extensive resources.
Contact us to learn more about our respiratory care solutions
1. https://mms.mckesson.com/content/infection-prevention/universal-standard-precautions/
2. https://mms.mckesson.com/content/reducing-readmissions/pneumonia/
3. https://mms.mckesson.com/content/respiratory-care/
4. https://mms.mckesson.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/the-roadmap-to-respiratory-season-success-in-non-acute-settings.pdf
5. https://mms.mckesson.com/catalog/category?node=403253
6. https://mms.mckesson.com/content/insights/how-point-of-care-poc-labs-help-in-preventing-the-spread-of-infectious-diseases/
7. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7263236/
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