Pediatric Septic Shock Therapies Perform Equally Well
Data on 9,000 children with septic shock shows no difference in kidney outcomes between two common types of IV fluids used for emergency resuscitation.
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Pediatric Septic Shock Therapies Perform Equally Well
Data on 9,000 children with septic shock shows no difference in kidney outcomes between two common types of IV fluids used for emergency resuscitation.
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Early Alert for GE HealthCare Infant Resuscitation Systems
GE HealthCare has issued a letter to affected customers recommending Infant Resuscitation Systems and Warmers with a M1091607-R blender be corrected prior to continued use, according to an FDA alert.
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Concern Over Preparedness for Teen Cardiac Emergencies
A national parent poll reports gaps in community preparedness for teen cardiac emergencies and concerns about school readiness.
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Zoll Zenix Monitor/Defibrillator Receives MDR Approval
Zoll Medical’s Zenix monitor/defibrillator is now approved under the European Union’s Medical Device Regulation 2017/745, commonly referred to as EU MDR.
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Mercury Medical CPR-2+ Manual Resuscitator
The CPR-2+ manual resuscitator features a 1,000 mL capacity and tidal volume markings to align with clinical guidelines and reduce ventilation injuries.
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Dynarex Resp-O2 Manual Resuscitators
The Resp-O2 Manual Pulmonary Resuscitators feature a nonslip grip, preassembled tubing, and a swivel port to assist healthcare professionals during resuscitation.
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Zoll Completes Launch of LifeVest WCD Garment
Zoll has completed the US rollout of its next generation garment for the LifeVest wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD), according to the company.
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FDA Targets Unauthorized Anti-Choking Devices
The FDA issued import alerts and warning letters to companies marketing unauthorized anti-choking devices.
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Updated CPR, Emergency CV Care Guidelines for Pediatric and Neonatal Resuscitation
New guidelines from the AAP/AHA update procedures for pediatric and neonatal CPR and emergency cardiovascular care for the first time since 2020.
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Asahi Kasei Expands Critical Care Solutions with FDA-approved Zoll Zenix Monitor/Defibrillator
Zoll (an Asahi Kasei company) recently announced its Zenix monitor/defibrillator received premarket approval by the US FDA.
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Real-Time CPR Coaching May Help Bystanders Take Action
Bystander confidence to administer life-saving aid like CPR rises to almost 10% if real-time coaching is available, according to a Zoll survey.
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Ambu Recalls Spur II Manual Resuscitators
Ambu Inc is recalling Spur II manual resuscitators due to the manometer port being blocked, which renders the manometer non-functional, according to an FDA alert.
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16 Deaths Related to Boston Scientific Defibrillation Lead Issue
Certain Boston Scientific Endotak Reliance Defibrillation leads with ePTFE coated coils may impact shock efficacy and/or require early replacement, according to an FDA alert.
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Lidocaine Local Anesthetic Poisonings/Deaths Nearly Tripled
Poisonings and deaths linked to the use of the local anesthetic lidocaine have nearly tripled in the US over the past decade, despite drops for in poisonings and deaths related to other anesthetics.
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Recall for SunMed Adult Manual Resuscitator Devices
SunMed recalled its Adult Manual Resuscitator devices due to incorrect assembly of the B/V filter, which may lead to delayed emergency therapy.
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RT 2025 Product Focus: The Digital Edition
RT’s 2025 Product Focus provides a detailed look at 68 of the newest medical devices, including 33 exclusive products not available in the print edition.
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Zoll Recalls AutoPulse Nxt Resuscitation System
The FDA is reporting that Zoll has recalled its AutoPulse Nxt Resuscitation System due to a failure code that may cause the device to stop delivering chest compressions or fail to compress deeply enough, according to an FDA alert.
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Products 2025: Resuscitation
RT looks at the latest resuscitation devices on the market from manufacturers like Dynarex, Flexicare, and Mercury Medical.
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Bystander AED Knowledge Lacking
Results from a national survey reveal a concerning gap in awareness and understanding about the role AEDs play in a cardiac emergency.
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NFL’s Buffalo Bills Continue CPR Education Initiative with AHA
The American Heart Association and the Buffalo Bills started the HeartBeat initiative in 2023 to increase bystander CPR skills after Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest during a game.
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Prehospital CPR: Timeliness Over Experience
New data presented at ESC’s ACVC 2025 reveals that time to CPR initiation for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is more critical to successful outcomes than who performs the CPR.
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OpusVi, Laerdal Medical Partner on Mobile Simulation Training
OpusVi and Laerdal Medical will offer simulation training and validation of competencies through the use of high-fidelity simulation mobile laboratories.
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Essential Skills for Difficult Airway Intubation
Success achieving a secure airway for difficult airway patients relies on the skills and knowledge of emergency medicine and critical care providers.
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Neo-Tee T-Piece Resuscitators Pulled Over Risk of Inadequate Ventilation
Mercury Medical is removing certain Neo-Tee T-Piece resuscitators from where they’re used or sold after a defect in the device’s controller was found to potentially prevent proper ventilation.
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