Nihon Kohden America Introduces the NKV-440 Ventilator
Previously offered through Nihon Kohden’s subsidiary, OrangeMed, this ventilator is now accessible to a wider range of healthcare providers.
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Post-acute Recovery Center Model Tied to Reduced Mortality in Veterans
Veterans who received care via the Post-acute Recovery Center (PARC) model after a serious illness experienced fewer deaths and more days outside of the hospital compared to those not enrolled in PARC, according to data presented at ATS 2024.
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Alarm Fatigue in the Adult ICU
Adult ICUs across the nation continue to be challenged by alarm fatigue despite years of work to alleviate this problem.
Higher Ventilator Mortality in Rural Intermediate Care Units
Patients receiving ventilator life support in rural hospital intermediate care units had significantly higher death rates than patients in the same type of unit at urban hospitals.
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ECMO Training Courses, Micro-credential Available Online from AACN
Clinicians who care for patients with severe heart and lung failure receiving ECMO now have access to multiple resources from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, including specialized training and validation of their ECMO knowledge.
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Enhancing Patient Care in Assisted Ventilation: A Closer Look at Patient-Ventilator Synchrony
Discover groundbreaking strategies in our white paper on patient-ventilator synchrony. Authored by Cyndy Miller of Medtronic, this essential read highlights the Puritan Bennett™ 980 ventilator and IE Sync™ software, offering innovative solutions to enhance patient outcomes in assisted ventilation. Ideal for respiratory therapists and doctors seeking advanced knowledge in ICU patient care.
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Daily Toothbrushing Lowers Rates of Hospital-acquired Pneumonia
Toothbrushing also is associated with lower rates of ICU mortality, shorter duration of mechanical ventilation, and shorter ICU length of stay.
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Bubble CPAP Offers Noninvasive Lifeline for Infants with Respiratory Difficulties
Here’s a look at best practices for initiating bubble CPAP, a noninvasive, low-cost therapy for preemies and infants in need of respiratory support.
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Pediatric Cardiac ICU Opens at Cleveland Hospital
Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital in Cleveland will open a pediatric cardiac intensive care unit (PCICU) on November 9.
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High-performance ICUs Had Lower Pandemic Mortality Rates
ICU mortality rates during the pandemic were significantly lower in ICUs that exhibited high efficiency, pre-COVID-19.
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Medtronic Warns of Defective Laryngoscopes Being Sold Illegally
Medtronic issued a notification to inform the public of stolen defective video laryngoscopes that have been offered for sale illegally by unauthorized third parties through social media platforms.
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Philips Recalls Certain Ventilators Over Power Management Part Concerns
The ventilators contain power management printed circuit board assemblies that were distributed by a third-party warehouse and do not meet ventilator standards, per a safety communication.
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FDA Clears Bonhawa High-Flow Oxygen Therapy System
The FDA granted 510(k) clearance to the Bonhawa high-flow oxygen therapy system, designed to enhance the treatment of patients with respiratory insufficiency.
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Hamilton Recalls Ventilators Due to Short Circuit Risk
Hamilton Medical is recalling certain ventilators due to a capacitor fluid leak that could cause the devices to short circuit.
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Immune-Affecting Drugs Amplify COVID-19 Severity
People taking some immune-affecting medications, including prednisone and mycophenolate mofetil, face significantly higher risks of severe COVID-19 outcomes, reveals a new study.
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