Turn Medical Prone Therapy System Receives Breakthrough Technology Award
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Products 2021: Ventilation & Critical Care Accessories
RT looks at the latest ventilators and critical care products on the market from manufacturers like Breas Medical, Dräger, Philips, Zoll, Hans Rudolph, and more.
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Should Hospitals Ration Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
A commentary in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine reviews challenging questions about the rationing of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) during the coronavirus crisis.
Ventilators: ‘Let Us Go Back to the Basics’
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that critical care departments are reverting to pre-pandemic ventilator protocols for treating COVID-19 patients.
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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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