Caire Adds Repair Authority to Service Support Network
In response to increased demands on oxygen equipment fleets, Caire has added Repair Authority to the company’s Authorized Service Center network.
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Success of Noninvasive Respiratory Support in COVID Patients May Be Tied to Work of Breathing
Computational modeling shows that noninvasive respiratory support is more likely to be successful if it allows significant reductions in patients’ breathing efforts.
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CPAP, NIV, High-flow Oxygen Not Linked to Increased COVID-19 Infection Risk
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.
ResMed Launches AirSense 11 PAP Device
ResMed has launched AirSense 11, the company’s next-generation positive airway pressure device for obstructive sleep apnea in the United States.
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FAQs on the Philips CPAP, BiPAP, and Ventilator Recall
The FDA has provided answers to frequently asked questions related to the Philips CPAP, BiPAP, and ventilator recall.
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FDA: Philips Recall Is ‘Most Serious Type of Recall’
The FDA says the Philips CPAP, BiPAP, and ventilator recall is a Class I recall, the most serious type of recall, which can cause death or injury.
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Philips Recall: CPAP Users File Class Action Lawsuit in Canada
An Ontario resident has started a national class action lawsuit alleging that Philips knew that select positive airway pressure were dangerous but did not inform customers.
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Are CPAP Filters a Viable Interim Solution for the Philips Recall?
As patients await repaired or replaced CPAP devices, many turn to in-line filters that are readily available over the internet.
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Products 2021: Positive Airway Pressure & Sleep Therapy
Positive airway pressure interfaces, masks, and sleep therapy devices from AG Industries, Airway Management, B&B Medical, Circadiance, Mercury Medical, and Sunset Healthcare Solutions.
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Philips Recalls Specific CPAPs, Bilevels, & Ventilators
Philips has issued a recall in the United States, and a field safety notice for the rest of the world, for specific Philips bilevel positive airway pressure (bilevel PAP), CPAP, and mechanical ventilator devices.
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More Severe OSA Linked With COVID-19 Risk, But CPAP Use Linked to Lower Risk
The more severe a patient’s obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the greater their risk of contracting COVID-19, according to research presented at the ATS 2021 International Conference.
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NIV, BiPAP, CPAP? Why Terminology Matters
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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Sleep Apnea Severity Tied to COVID-19 Risk but Longer PAP Duration Mitigated Risk
The more severe a patient’s obstructive sleep apnea, the greater their risk of contracting COVID-19; however, data showed the longer patients used positive airway pressure (PAP) each night, the more they lowered their COVID-19 risk.
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CPAP May Protect Some OSA and CVD Patients from Cardiac Events
Some patients with coronary artery disease and non-sleepy obstructive sleep apnea may be protected against serious cardiac events by CPAP.
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How Sleep Apnea Patients’ BMI Changes After CPAP Treatment
A new study showed that the BMI of patients with obstructive sleep apnea increased significantly following continuous positive airway pressure treatment.
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