Katherine Arcos Garcia

Katherine Arcos Garcia has extensive experience in kinesiology, specializing in emergency care and respiratory therapy. Currently serving as a Kinesiologist at Hospital Padre Hurtado since January 2016, responsibilities include providing comprehensive kinesthetic care, early motor and cardiovascular activation, continuous monitoring of non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation, and support during intubation and extubation procedures. Additionally, Katherine is involved with Programa AVNIA, conducting home visits for patients using non-invasive ventilation, managing their health status, and performing functional tests. Previous roles include work at Complejo Asistencial Dr. Sotero del Río, focusing on respiratory therapy for both ambulatory and hospitalized patients, as well as managing acute respiratory infections at Consultorio Alejandro del Río during winter campaigns. Katherine's educational background includes a degree in Kinesiology from Universidad Metropolitana de Ciencias de la Educación and specialized diplomas in Critical Patient Kinesitherapy and Ventilatory Therapy from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.