Is a Lateral Suction Port Effective in Subglottic Tracheostomy Tubes?
Researchers tested the secretion clearing effectiveness of Medtronic's new subglottic tracheostomy tube equipped with a lateral suction port.
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Virtual Reality Simulation in Critical Care and Airway Management
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated advancements and adoption of remote training technology, with one novel area being virtual reality simulation used in critical care to improve airway management.
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Products 2021: Airway Management
A closer look at some of the latest airway management devices from Ambu, Dale Medical, Hollister, Hy-Tape International, International Biomedical, Marpac, Medtronic, Passy Muir, and Respiralogics.
Pulmodyne Now the Exclusive Distributor for Naso-Flo
Pulmodyne Inc is now the US Exclusive Master Distributor of the Naso-Flo, and the new Naso-Flo2 product line.
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Smiths Medical Launches Bluselect Tracheostomy Tubes
Smiths Medical has launched its Bluselect tracheostomy tubes, which include a range of options for airway management needs.
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Capnography and Airway Management
Carbon dioxide monitoring is especially important for patients undergoing anesthesia and for patients who have an airway management device in place.
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EMS Intubation Errors Tied to 12 Rhode Island Deaths
According to ProPublica, a dozen patients in Rhode Island have died in the last three years after artificial airways were inserted into the esophagus by non-paramedic EMS personnel.
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Centurion Medical Recalls Airway Kits Containing Teleflex ET Tubes
According to an FDA alert, Centurion Medical Products has issued a Class I Recall for its Airway Kit containing Sheridan Endotracheal Tubes, which were previously recalled by Teleflex.
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Teleflex Recalls Neonatal ConchaSmart Breathing Circuits
According to the FDA, a Class I recall has been issued for Teleflex’s Neonatal ConchaSmart Breathing Circuit with Dual Heated Limb and ConchaSmart Column.
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Products 2019: Airway Management
A closer look at some of the latest airway management devices from Hollister, Neotech, and more.
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Preventing Lung Infections via Airway Suction
Infection prevention for patients undergoing endotracheal intubation or tracheostomy begins with clean, clear artificial airways, and choosing the appropriate airway suction system can prevent infections.
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3M Releases Durapore Adhesive Tapes
3M Healthcare has released its Durapore Advanced Surgical Tape, a high-adhesion medical tape designed to provide safe, reliable critical tube securement.
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Excessive Airway Nerves Contribute to Asthma Symptoms
Excessive nerves in the airways due to remodeling are a key contributor to heightened sensitivity and airway constriction in patients with asthma.
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Genetic Airway Variations Could Indicate COPD
Genetic variations in the anatomy of the lungs could be indicators of people who have low, but stable, lung function early in life, and those at risk for COPD.
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A Growing Preference for Video Laryngoscopy over Direct Laryngoscopy
Increasing demand for robot-assisted intubation, which improves performance and safety in anesthesia delivery, is driving growth in the video laryngoscope market.
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