Extremely Preterm Infant Survival Has Improved
The survival rate of extremely preterm infants increased from 76% for infants born 2008 to 2012, to 78.3% for infants born 2013 to 2018, the NIH reports.
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3 Fundamental Respiratory Strategies for Pandemic Preparedness
Here are three key areas to address when evaluating your respiratory care support strategy to help ensure you have critical assets available when the need arises.
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Even Short Delays in the ER May Reduce Lifespan of Stroke Survivors
For every 10-minute delay between arrival at the ER and the start of stroke treatment, patients with severe strokes may lose eight weeks of healthy life.
BDR-19 Ventilator Passes Independent Testing
The BDR-19, a low-cost, full-service ventilator from BreathDirect, was determined by Underwriters Laboratory to meet necessary criteria as an emergency use ventilator to treat ventilatory insufficiency.
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Understanding Ventilator Basics and Ventilator Waveforms
Mechanical ventilation is one of the most common ICU interventions, and understanding and accurately interpreting ventilator graphics may reduce risks and improve patient outcomes.
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ICU Mortality for COVID-19 Has Improved
ICU patients with COVID-19 have improved survival odds now compared to April 2020, due to a combination of factors, including use of the steroid dexamethasone and less invasive types of ventilation.
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High PEEP, Prone Positioning Beneficial for COVID-19-associated ARDS
High PEEP titration and prone positioning were as effective in treating early COVID-19 ARDS patients undergoing mechanical ventilation as classic ARDS.
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Detecting & Preventing Respiratory Compromise: Practice Proactive Monitoring
Respiratory compromise is the second leading avoidable patient safety issue in the US, with more than 60% of arrests classified as potentially avoidable.
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SOFA Score Useful in Assessing COVID-19 Mortality Risk
Researchers found an increase on SOFA score in the first 48 hours after admission was associated with a significant ICU mortality in critically ill patients with COVID-19.
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Getinge Launches Servo-air Ventilator
Getinge’s Servo-air ventilator is intended for adult and pediatric patients and includes both invasive and noninvasive ventilation modes.
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How Coronavirus Changed Life for Respiratory Therapists in the NICU/PICU
The COVID-19 pandemic has complicated some of the routine ways respiratory therapists are able to provide care to children in the NICU/PICU.
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FDA Approves Abbreviated NDA for Sedation Drug Nimbex
The FDA approved an abbreviated new drug application for cisatracurium besylate USP 20 mg/10mL (trade name Nimbex), which is indicated to facilitate tracheal intubation and to provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery or mechanical ventilation.
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Asthma May Not Be a Significant Risk Factor for Severe COVID-19 or COVID-related Intubation
COVID-19 patients with asthma did not seem to be more likely to be intubated than non-asthmatics, according to a new study.
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Flu Vaccine Reduced Cardiovascular Risks in Adults 50+ Despite Low Vaccination Rates
Only 1.8% of high-risk patients over age 50 who were hospitalized had received the influenza vaccine but the flu shot reduced these patients’ risks for heart attack, cardiac arrest, TIA, and death.
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Dilated Lung Capillaries Likely Causing Hypoxemia in COVID-19 Patients
The novel coronavirus is causing significant dilation of lung capillaries and this vasodilation is contributing to the very low oxygen levels seen in COVID-19 respiratory failure.
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