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FDA Clears BiWaze Clear for In-Line Ventilator Application

The BiWaze Clear system by ABM Respiratory Care received expanded FDA indication for in-line ventilator use in acute care settings.

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Olympus Updates Labeling for Laser-compatible Bronchoscope Due to Safety Concerns

The company announced a voluntary field corrective action to address complaints of endobronchial combustion occurring when laser-compatible bronchoscopes are used during therapeutic procedures in combination with laser therapy equipment or argon plasma coagulation.

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Comparing Airway Clearance Therapies

Researchers compared airway clearance interventions in cystic fibrosis patients using specific cough technique (SCT) and forced expiration technique (FET).

Class I Recall for Hillrom Volara System

by RT Staff | Jun 3, 2022 | Home Care, Recalls & Advisories, Therapy Devices | 0

Baxter International Inc has issued an Urgent Medical Device Correction for the Hillrom Volara System (home care) over a possible risk of oxygen desaturation or barotrauma.

Bronchoscopy: Diagnosis and Airway Clearance

by RT Staff | Jan 11, 2022 | Asthma, COPD, Diagnostics, Other Chronic Diseases, Therapy Devices, Thoracic Surgery | 0

Bronchoscopy plays a role in both diagnosis and treatment of lung disease and recent advances in the procedure have greatly enhanced the usefulness of the fiberoptic bronchoscope.

Sorting Through All the Airway Clearance Therapies

by RT Staff | Nov 10, 2021 | COPD, Cystic fibrosis, Therapy Devices | 0

Suction? PEP? Percussion? Oscillation? Cough assist? With an array of airway clearance therapy options available for respiratory therapists, how do RTs choose the right method for the job?

Tactile Medical Acquires AffloVest from IBC

by RT Staff | Sep 10, 2021 | Business News, Therapy Devices | 0

Tactile Systems Technology Inc has acquired the assets of the AffloVest respiratory therapy business from International Biophysics Corporation.

Evolution in Airway Management: Reducing Risks and Increasing Safety

by RT Staff | Sep 2, 2021 | Clinical, ICU & Ventilation, Other Infections | 0

Airway management is an integral part of caring for critically ill patients receiving mechanical ventilation and the COVID-19 pandemic has brought on some changes and new considerations.

Exalt Single-use Bronchoscope Gets CE Mark in Europe

by RT Staff | May 25, 2021 | Business News, Diagnostics, Testing, Therapy Devices | 0

Boston Scientific Corp has completed CE Mark for the Exalt Model B Single-use Bronchoscope, a single-use device designed for bedside procedures in the ICU, operating room, and bronchoscopy suite.

How Did the Rise of Telemedicine Change Airway Clearance Therapy for Cystic Fibrosis Patients?

by Lisa Spear | Mar 12, 2021 | Cystic fibrosis, General Healthcare, Other Infections, Pediatric Care, Therapy Devices | 0

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.

Reduction in Antibiotic Use, Emergency Visits and Hospitalizations in COPD/Bronchiectasis Patients after Initiating HFCWO Therapy

by RT Staff | Feb 1, 2021 | COPD, Other Chronic Diseases | 0

Using high-frequency chest wall oscillation for COPD and bronchiectasis patients resulted in reduced antibiotic use, emergency room or urgent care visits, and hospitalizations.

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