According to new research published in Thorax, the use of noninvasive breathing support to treat patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 in hospitals isn’t linked to a heightened risk of transmitting infection to others.
The BreatheSuite V1 turns existing metered-dose inhalers into smart inhalers by automatically and objectively monitoring and providing feedback on inhaler adherence and technique for people with asthma and COPD.
Neuromuscular/neurodegenerative disease involves an often-progressive weakness in the muscles that eventually may affect the pulmonary system and a person’s ability to breathe.
In hospital settings, the terms “NIV” and “BiPAP” are often used synonymously. However, when patients are being discharged to home care, the exact terminology used by physicians is essential in order to prescribe the precise therapy.
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CorVent Medical has received CE Mark approval in the EU. The device is already marketed in the United States through a 2020 EUA and a distribution agreement with Siemens Healthineers.
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The US FDA has issued clearance for several new software options for Getinge’s Servo-u and Servo-n ventilators, along with clearance for the company’s new Servo-u MR ventilator for the MRI room.
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ReddyPort has launched its ReddyPort Microphone and Controller, a first-of-its-kind device that includes a single-patient use microphone for use with noninvasive ventilation interfaces.
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The new facial scanning system analyzes each patient’s anatomy to recommend a more precise CPAP mask size.
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Respiratory failure due to hypoxemia and/or hypercapnia calls for oxygen therapy, positive pressure support, and possibly ventilatory support. Care for these patients may escalate and require higher flow, FiO2, and more complex devices and intensive monitoring.
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The US FDA has issued 510(k) clearance and marketing authorization to the X-plo2r portable oxygen concentrator from Belluscura PLC and Separation Design Group.
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For patients with cystic fibrosis, airway clearance physical therapy appointments have moved online and at-home lung function testing has become commonplace during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The BDR-19 critical care ventilator has received emergency use authorization from the US FDA, according to Nectar Product Development and BreathDirect.
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Masimo has introduced the softFlow high-flow nasal cannula therapy, which provides high-flow, humidified respiratory support to spontaneously breathing patients.
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A study of over 8,000 patients with asthma or COPD found adults over 60 and children under 12 had the highest rate of medication adherence.
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Breas Medical has received FDA clearance for the Vivo 45 LS, one of the smallest, full-featured life support ventilators on the market providing both invasive and noninvasive continuous or intermittent ventilatory support.
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