Moderna, Pfizer Vaccines Proving 90% Effective
The CDC reports risk of COVID-19 infection following the second dose of Moderna or Pfizer's vaccine was reduced by 90% two or more weeks after vaccination.
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Improving Bystander CPR and AED Access
Studies show that bystander-administered CPR can improve outcomes for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest but only 32% of cardiac arrest victims get CPR from a bystander. What can the industry do to improve bystander knowledge/training and improve access to AEDs where needed?
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LatestAmbient Methyl-Bromide Increases Asthma ED Visits in Black, Hispanic Youths
Researchers of a study recently published in the Journal of Asthma have reported a positive association between methyl-bromide concentrations and asthma-related emergency department (ED) visits among youths...
Advancements in Endotracheal Tube Holders
Recent product advances in holders for the stabilization of adult and pediatric endotracheal tubes and tracheostomy tubes allow healthcare providers to minimize complications and maximize patient comfort.
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As Resuscitation Technology Improves, Challenges Remain for Pediatrics, Neonates
Given the unique anatomy of pediatric and neonatal lungs and the inherent frailties associated with them, extra care is required of clinicians when resuscitating this population.
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Video Laryngoscopy: Training, Tools Facilitate Pre-hospital Care
Intubating patients can be a difficult task, and the practice can prove even more challenging in pre-hospital settings. However, video laryngoscopy has been shown to improve intubation success and is becoming more commonly used.
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Resuscitating the Market
A new group of resuscitation devices are demonstrating that there is always room for improvement.
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Capnography Use: Safety First
Sedation of critical care patients undergoing mechanical ventilation is common, but all patients face the inherent risk of adverse events. In response, patient safety organizations advocate stricter monitoring.
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Mobile Devices Alerting CPR-trained Bystanders of Nearby Victims
The use of mobile phone technology to alert bystanders trained in CPR is helping cardiac arrest victims receive prompt and critical care.
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Flight Therapists: RTs Take to the Skies in ‘Flying ICUs’
While the vast majority of respiratory therapists do their lifesaving work in hospitals and clinics, a select few who operate as flight RTs find their workspace miles above the earth.
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Protecting the Airway, Protecting the Patient
While intubation can be a life-saving intervention, we must also be mindful of the associated hazards. RTs must understand the challenges of managing artificial airways and bring their skills and expertise to the patient’s bedside.
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Mechanical Ventilation in Neonates
The incidence of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) continues to compromise long-term health in neonatal patients despite mechanical ventilation’s success in reducing infant mortality.
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Managing the Pediatric Airway
The anatomical structure of a pediatric patient’s airway differs from an adult patient’s, so when it comes time to intubate, special care using laryngoscopes can help.
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Pediatric Nasal Intubation
A clinician from Boston Children’s Hospital discusses the use of endoscopy during pediatric nasal intubation.
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Neonatal Transport Vents: Special Features for a Special Population
While the market offers its share of transport vents, not all are designed to address the specific challenges of ventilating a neonate outside a hospital setting.
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