Vyaire Medical Launches Airway Stent Mask
Vyaire Medical has released the SuperNO2VA Et, a mask that stents open the airway, thus avoiding airway collapse while accurately monitoring EtCO2.
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Four Essentials You Need to Know About EMS Capnography
Capnography is an essential monitoring technique in for cardiac patients requiring resuscitation and respiratory support. Here are four things to remember when monitoring EtCO2 in prehospital settings.
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What It Takes to Be a Transport Respiratory Therapist
Transport respiratory therapists need to be equipped with all the knowledge and clinical skills that traditional RTs have, plus the ability to handle care in difficult environments—including emergencies with the risk of COVID-19 infection.
New Mass Flow Meter for Respiratory, Anesthesia Settings
Sensirion has released a new mass flow meter, the SFM4300, which allows more sensitive gas mixture measurements at low-flow rates, according to the company.
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Allergies: Teenagers Needing Hospital Treatment Up 65% in Five Years
The number of children who received hospital treatment for allergies has increased by 65% across...
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Zoll Summit 2020 Call for Presentations
Zoll Medical Corp is calling for EMS presentations for the Zoll Summit 2020, in Denver, Colo from June 9-11, 2020.
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FDA Continues to Support Increased Access to Naloxone
Access to naloxone remains limited but the FDA continues to support efforts to expand access in order to get the drug to those at risk of opioid overdose.
Read MoreAmbient 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...
Read MoreEpiPen ‘Joke’ in Restaurant Ad Angers Allergy Parents
An ad for a peanut butter and chocolate dessert tells customers: “Get those EpiPens ready.” A burger joint called “Downtown Brooklyn,” located in Penrith, Australia, caused an uproar on social media...
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Air Pollution Linked to Increase in NICU Admissions
Infants born to women exposed to high levels of air pollution in the week before delivery are more...
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Naloxone Access Law in Pennsylvania Falls Short
A new study from researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago finds that only one-third of pharmacies in Philadelphia carry naloxone nasal spray, a medication used to rapidly counter the effects of opioid overdose.
Read MoreAnaphylaxis Triggered by Amoxicillin in Semen
According to a BMJ case report, a woman was rushed to the ED after she had an anaphylactic response to her partner’s semen. The semen reportedly contained traces of amoxicillin, to which the woman is allergic.
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A Systematic Approach to Capnography Waveforms
Despite the vast number of guidelines touting capnography, some clinicians may not see its value due to a lack of knowledge and ability to correctly apply and interpret results in a meaningful manner.
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Zoll Launches Z Vent Portable Ventilator
Zoll Medical Corp has launched the Z Vent transport ventilator for pre- and intra-hospital use.
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Using Unmanned Aerial Drones to Deliver Emergency Care
Researchers are exploring the life-saving potential of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) to speed delivery of emergency medical care like defibrillators and rescue medications.
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