Category: Monitoring & Treatment

Monitoring & Treatment

Hamilton Medical Recalls Breathing Circuit Set

Hamilton Medical issued a recall for certain coaxial breathing circuit sets used with C1, T-1, and MR1 ventilators, ordering them removed from where they are used or sold, according to an FDA alert.

Monitoring & Treatment

Voice Changes May Help Monitor Asthma and COPD at Home

New research suggests acoustic speech features can identify respiratory exacerbations from the first day of onset.

Monitoring & Treatment

Remote Monitoring Fails to Reduce Readmissions After Sepsis, LRTI

Remote monitoring did not increase the time spent at home after discharge among patients hospitalized with sepsis or lower respiratory tract infection, according to results from a randomized clinical trial of 1,286 adults.

Patient Monitoring

[Featured Report] Overnight Pulse Oximetry

From assessing hypoxia and supplemental oxygen needs in respiratory patients to screening obstructive sleep apnea and evaluating dental sleep appliances, overnight pulse oximetry (OPO) offers noninvasive, cost-effective monitoring, as new technologies further streamline care.

Therapy Devices

Early Alert for Hamilton Medical Ventilator Breathing Circuit

Hamilton Medical issued updated use instructions for certain coaxial breathing circuit sets used with Hamilton-C1, Hamilton T-1, and Hamilton-MR1 ventilators, according to an FDA alert.

Pulmonary Rehab

Pediatric Pulmonary Rehab Improves Exercise Capacity, QoL

Pediatric pulmonary rehab programs enhance exercise capacity, strength, and quality of life even when lung function measurements remain stable.