Smiths Medical Warns of Tidal Volume Knob Issue in paraPAC Plus Ventilators
Smiths Medical has issued a correction for paraPAC Plus P300 and P310 ventilators due to a faulty tidal volume knob that may cause unintended changes in ventilation.
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Smiths Medical Warns of Tidal Volume Knob Issue in paraPAC Plus Ventilators
Smiths Medical has issued a correction for paraPAC Plus P300 and P310 ventilators due to a faulty tidal volume knob that may cause unintended changes in ventilation.
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Medtronic Launches VitalFlow ECMO System
Medtronic has launched a new ECMO system called VitalFlow, which is designed to provide extracorporeal life support between bedside care and intrahospital transport, according to the company.
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Smiths Medical Recalls PneuPac paraPAC Plus Ventilator Kits
The recall follows reports of a malfunction that could lead to insufficient ventilation. The recalled ventilators are used in emergency and transport situations.
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Percussionaire Recalls Phasitron Breathing Circuit Kits Due to Over-pressurization
The use of the affected Phasitron kits may cause serious adverse health consequences, including lung injury, low blood pressure, collapsed lung, cardiac arrest, and death.
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Black Children Experience More Severe Asthma but Get Fewer EMS Transports
Black children face more severe asthma but are less frequently transported by EMS, with disparities linked to social health factors, according to a study by University of Pittsburgh and UPMC researchers.
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Medline Adds Portable Flight 60 Ventilator to Respiratory Portfolio
The new distribution partnership is expected to help mitigate industry-wide issues with ventilator availability.
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Dräger Recalls Oxylog 3000 Ventilator
The FDA has identified this as a Class I recall, the most serious type of recall. Use of these devices may cause serious injuries or death.
Read MoreNihon Kohden NKV-440 Ventilator Cleared by FDA
The Nihon Kohden NKV-440 ventilator has received FDA 510(k) clearance, according to Nihon Kohden OrangeMed.
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Transport of Newborns on Inhaled Nitric Oxide: Logistics, Safety, New FDA Approval
The interhospital transport of infants with persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) being administered inhaled nitric oxide therapy requires specialized, intensive care.
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Ventway Sparrow Ventilators Cleared by FDA
Inovytec has received FDA 510(k) clearance to market its Ventway Sparrow ventilators in the United States.
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What It Takes to Be a Transport Respiratory Therapist
Transport respiratory therapists need to be equipped with all the knowledge and clinical skills that traditional RTs have, plus the ability to handle care in difficult environments—including emergencies with the risk of COVID-19 infection.
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Zoll Launches Z Vent Portable Ventilator
Zoll Medical Corp has launched the Z Vent transport ventilator, a 9.7-lb device for prehosptial and intrahospital use.
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Ventilation and Airway Management during NICU/PICU Transport
Successful transport relies on a combination of the right equipment, proven safety protocols, and the expertise of clinicians.
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Nihon Kohden Premieres BSM-1700 Transport Monitor at Anesthesia 2015
The BSM-1700 was developed to address the heightened safety challenges of transporting at-risk patients between points of care in the hospital setting, according to Nihon Kohden.
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Flight Therapists: RTs Take to the Skies in ‘Flying ICUs’
While the vast majority of respiratory therapists do their lifesaving work in hospitals and clinics, a select few who operate as flight RTs find their workspace miles above the earth.
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Neonatal Transport Ventilators: Special Features for a Special Population
While the market offers its share of transport vents, not all are designed to address the specific challenges of ventilating a neonate outside a hospital setting.
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Transport Ventilators: Patient Care on the Move
RTs are a vital part of transport teams that treat critically ill patients en route to emergency care. In many cases, RTs must use mechanical ventilators, which can be challenging given the environments they work in.
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IB Launches Neo-Restraint System for Neonatal Transport
International Biomedical has released the Neo-Restraint, a fully adjustable close proximity support system for neonates. The Neo-Restraint is reusable and can be retrofitted to any Airborne transport incubator, according to the company.
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Life Star Transport Helicopters Rely on Flight RTs
Life Star medical transport helicopters speed patients to trauma centers, but many of the life-saving procedures are performed on board by highly trained flight RTs.
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CHOC Develops Transport Technology
Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) in California has developed innovative technology for transporting critically ill patients.
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RT Products 2005
A look at products and technology in the respiratory and critical care industries.
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Stabilizing the Artificial Airway
Whether performed surgically or not, airway management requires careful assessment of the patient, and proper placement of the airway appliance used is essential.
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