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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Higher Dosage of Naloxone Approved for Opioid Overdose
The FDA approved an 8mg dose naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray to treat opioid overdose, an increase from the previous 2 mg and 4 mg approved products.
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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.
Ties Between Asthma and Mortgage Lending
Redlining, the discriminatory mortgage-lending practice, may affect how prevalent asthma is in US neighborhoods.
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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$1,000,000 in Healthcare Costs for Unvaccinated Boy Infected with Tetanus
A CDC report documents the intensive care of an unvaccinated 6-year-old boy who contracted tetanus on his Oregon farm.
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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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More Fuel for Discussion over Sesame Allergies, Food Labels
Sesame is the ninth most common food allergen for kids, and nearly one in three children with a...
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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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There’s a Spotify Playlist Designed for CPR
A Spotify playlist features specific songs like Lady Gaga’s “Just Dance” that have a beat similar to the recommended CPR compression rate of 100 to 120 per minute.
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Flu-related Hospitalizations Hit Seniors Earlier than Children
Researchers say that hospitalization rates among older adults peaked several weeks earlier than children in the 2017-18 flu season compared with previous years.
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EMS: Laryngeal Tube Insertion Linked to Improved Survival for Out-of-hospital Cardiac Arrest
According to a study published in JAMA, initial laryngeal tube insertion improved 72-hour survival for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest compared to endotracheal tube intubation.
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A Proposed Algorithm for CPR Promises Improved Patient Outcomes
Researchers developed an algorithm to calculate the depth and frequency of chest compressions.
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Montana Wildfire Smoke Triggered Surge in ED Visits
Hospital emergency department visits have surged 131% in some Montana counties as a result of respiratory-related conditions triggered by summer wildfires.
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Extra Testing Doesn’t Improve Outcomes, Does Increase ER Stay
For patients with chest pain admitted to the ER, the use of coronary computed tomographic angiography (CCTA) or stress testing did not have a clinical benefit but did increase ER stay.
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