Partnership to Expand Access to Turn Medical’s Automated Prone Therapy Bed
Turn Medical's Pronova-O2 Automated Prone Therapy System provides automated transition from patient prone to supine positions.
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Turn Medical Prone Therapy System Receives Breakthrough Technology Award
Turn Medical received a Breakthrough Technology Award and a group purchasing agreement with Premier Inc for the Pronova-O2 Automated Prone Therapy System.
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Telehealth Program Allows Virtual Visits to Pediatric Home Ventilation Patients
A telehealth program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has provided a virtual video visit by a pulmonologist and nurse care manager to all children on home mechanical ventilation within 48 hours of discharge.
Enzyme Could Be Major Driver of Preeclampsia
An enzyme called protein phosphatase 2 (PP2A) appears to be a major driver of preeclampsia, a dangerous pregnancy complication characterized by the development of high blood pressure and excess protein in the urine.
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Peptide-coated Endotracheal Tubes Target Airway Bacteria
A coating applied to endotracheal tubes can release antimicrobial peptides that target infectious bacteria and reduce upper-airway bacterial inflammation during intubation.
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Is Your COVID-19 Ventilator Fleet Post-Pandemic Proof?
As the world struggled to have enough ventilators, some ventilators that were COVID-19 specific came to market that did not have as much versatility as other models of ventilator. As the pandemic gets under control (hopefully), hospital departments need to rethink what their ventilator fleet should be capable of in breadth and depth for a return to “normal” healthcare battles.
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Awake Prone Positioning Can Prevent Intubation in COVID-19 Patients
Prone positioning soon after admission can significantly reduce the need for mechanical ventilation in hospitalized COVID-19 patients who required high-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy.
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Blood Thinners Reduced Need for Mechanical Ventilation in Moderately Ill COVID-19 Patients
Treating moderately ill hospitalized COVID-19 patients with a full-dose blood thinner reduced their need for organ support, such as mechanical ventilation, and improved their chances of leaving the hospital. However, the use of this treatment strategy for critically ill COVID-19 patients requiring intensive care did not result in the same outcomes.
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NICU/PICU Care for Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Infants and children are very susceptible to RSV infection and the most serious cases (usually involving bronchiolitis or pneumonia) will be admitted to NICU/PICU.
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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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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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Regen-Cov Reduced COVID-19 Hospital Mortality by 20% in Seronegative Patients
Regen-Cov (casirivimab and imdevimab) added to usual care reduced the risk of death by 20% in hospitalized patients who had not mounted a natural antibody response on their own against SARS-CoV-2.
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Study: Increase in Hospitalized Teens With COVID-19
COVID-19 hospitalization rates increased recently for teens, and a sizable proportion of those hospitalized were admitted to the intensive care unit.
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Poorer Post-ICU Outcomes for Seniors Receiving Dual Medicare-Medicaid
Dual Medicare-Medicaid status was associated with a 30% increase in the number of post-ICU disabilities compared with those who did not have Medicaid.
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ICU Staff Severely Impacted By COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has, and will continue to have, a tremendous impact on ICU nurses’ mental health and willingness to continue in the critical care work force.
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