2025 is here, but before we turn the page on the new year, RT is taking a look back at our top articles published in 2024. The following is a list of the 10 most-read articles on respiratory-therapy.com from January 1st through December 31st, 2024. (To be included in the list the article must have been published in 2024.) Click on the headlines to read the articles.
Happy New Year to all and thank you for your continued support of RT!
#1 / Philips Respironics to End Sale of Hospital Ventilation Solutions, Oxygen Concentrators, More
Published: January 25, 2024
Philips Respironics will end the sale of “hospital ventilation products, certain home ventilation products, portable and stationary oxygen concentrators and sleep diagnostic products,” according to a company announcement.
#2 / Medtronic to Discontinue Puritan Bennett Ventilators, Exit Ventilator Business
Hosted: February 20, 2024
The company says it will discontinue its Puritan Bennett ventilator series, including the Puritan Bennett 980, Puritan Bennett 840, and Puritan Bennett 560. However, it will continue to sell some ventilators, on a limited basis, while quantities last.
#3 / On-demand Webinar: Respiratory COPD Solutions from Hospital Care Home Care
Hosted: September 27, 2024
RT’s webinar on COPD hospital and home care solutions is now available for on-demand viewing. Register now to learn innovative oxygen and aerosol therapies, best practices, and home care monitoring strategies to significantly reduce COPD hospital readmissions and enhance patient outcomes.
#4 / Ventilator Maker Vyaire Files for Bankruptcy
Published: June 12, 2024
Vyaire Medical has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US to secure financing and maintain operations after failing to meet financial performance expectations in the first half of the year, which hindered debt refinancing efforts.
#5 / New Guidance on Mitigating Infection Risk During Nebulization
Published: April 24, 2024
The COPD Foundation Nebulizer Consortium’s statement provides recommendations for preventing the spread of respiratory illnesses in healthcare settings and home environments.
#6 / Philips Recalls Trilogy Evo Ventilators Due to Risk of Power Malfunction
Published: May 14, 2024
Philips Respironics is recalling approximately 90,905 ventilators distributed in the US due to a software-related power malfunction that may result in a sudden loss of ventilation.
#7 / California Declares State of Emergency for Bird Flu Response
Published: December 20, 2024
Following the spread of bird flu in 16 states, Governor Newsom proclaimed a State of Emergency to enhance the state’s preparedness and accelerate the ongoing cross-agency response efforts.
#8 / Do Face Masks Protect Against Respiratory Infections? Study Finds Out
Published: July 25, 2024
Researchers conducted a trial to evaluate the effectiveness of surgical face masks in reducing self-reported respiratory symptoms in public spaces.
#9 / US News & World Report’s 2024 Best Jobs
Hosted: February 1, 2024
Nurse practitioner topped US News & World Report’s list of 2024 Best Jobs, while respiratory therapist ranked #53 overall and #12 in healthcare careers.
#10 / US News Reveals the 2024 Best OTC Cough, Cold, and Allergy Medicines
Published: March 28, 2024
The second annual Best OTC Medicine & Health Products rankings by US News & World Report offer consumers guidance in selecting the most effective over-the-counter remedies, including cough, cold, and allergy medicines.
