Category: Products & Treatment

Products & Treatment

Dynarex Launches POC, Neo/Pediatric Closed Suction Catheters

Dynarex Corp launched a new Resp-O₂ Portable Oxygen Concentrator and a new line of infant- and pediatric-sized closed suction catheters.

Products & Treatment

BreatheLink Mobile App for Overnight Oximetry Testing

The BreatheLink platform allows patients to transmit overnight oximetry data from their own smartphones, reducing the time required to set up home oxygen therapy.

Products & Treatment

Capnography and Pulse Oximetry in the PICU

For patients in the pediatric ICU, pulse oximetry and waveform capnography are valuable tools to monitor the effectiveness of respiratory support and to inform treatment decisions.

Industry & Regulatory News

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.

Pharmaceuticals

Hydroxyurea Reduced Mortality for Children With Sickle Cell Anemia

A 10-year study in sub-Saharan Africa revealed that a higher dose of the oral medication Hydroxyurea improved survival and growth outcomes in children with sickle cell anemia.

Diagnostics & Testing

Medical Simulation Program to Improve Clinical Training

A Rutgers Univ initiative uses advanced manikins to train students from its pharmacy, medicine, nursing, and health professions on clinical scenarios in a team-based environment.

Monitoring & Treatment

[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.