Post-ICU Syndrome Linked to Long-term Deficits
More than half of ICU survivors may experience post-intensive care syndrome (PICS), which involves new or worsening physical, psychological, or cognitive impairments after a critical illness.
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Post-ICU Syndrome Linked to Long-term Deficits
More than half of ICU survivors may experience post-intensive care syndrome (PICS), which involves new or worsening physical, psychological, or cognitive impairments after a critical illness.
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Innovations in Inhaled Nitric Oxide Delivery
In this edition of our “Industry Analysis” series, RT magazine speaks with manufacturers of inhaled nitric oxide delivery systems about the latest market innovations in the iNO industry.
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School-based Asthma Therapy Improves Health, Lowers Costs
Analysis of a school-based asthma therapy program in Ohio found significant health and behavioral improvements for students while saving thousands of dollars in medical costs via lower emergency care and hospitalizations.
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NICU Pacifier Being Developed for Neonatal Monitoring
Georgia Tech researchers have developed a pacifier that can constantly monitor a baby’s electrolyte levels in real time, eliminating the need for repeated invasive blood draws.
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Hospital Pediatric Inpatient Units Decreasing
US hospitals closed a third of their pediatric inpatient units between 2008 and 2022, according to study findings published in JAMA Pediatrics.
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Sentec Introduces tCOM+ Transcutaneous Monitoring System
Sentec Inc has debuted the tCOM+ patient monitor, which offers continuous transcutaneous monitoring of tcPCO2, SpO2, and pulse rate.
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Respiratory Support Decision-making in the NICU
This article will discuss the invasive and noninvasive therapy options available for NICU clinicians, including bCPAP, HFO, NIV and invasive ventilation—and the factors these clinicians must weigh when initializing therapy or when it becomes necessary to escalate respiratory support.
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Mallinckrodt Expands Rollout of INOmax Evolve DS
Mallinckrodt has begun a national rollout of the INOmax Evolve DS delivery system, which is FDA-cleared to provide inhaled nitric oxide to certain neonatal ICU patients in order to improve oxygenation and reduce the need for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
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Preventing Respiratory Device-related Pressure Injuries in Critical Care Patients
Internal trauma to the lungs is not the only morbidity threat to critical care patients; these patients also face the potential of external injuries due to respiratory device-related pressure injury and pressure ulcers.
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Pulse Oximetry and Patient Monitoring in the NICU / PICU
Ongoing patient monitoring by respiratory therapists and critical care staff is key to survival and outcomes in the neonatal/pediatric intensive care unit.
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Products 2024: Bubble CPAP
An online exclusive look at the available bubble CPAP noninvasive respiratory support devices on the market from B&B Medical, Dräger Medical, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, and Respiralogics.
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Extending CPAP Supports Lung Growth in Premature Infants
A new study demonstrates that extending CPAP therapy for premature infants who are doing well by two weeks enhances lung health.
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SonarMed Recalls Airway Sensors Due Failure to Detect Partial Obstructions
The recall of the sensors, used in conjunction with the SonarMed airway monitoring system, is due to a restricted inner diameter that impedes the passage of suction catheters.
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$3M Grant Awarded to Develop New Therapies for Lung Diseases in Preemies
The NIH grant will support the development of new treatment methods for lung diseases in premature infants using gene and cell therapy.
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Preventing Unplanned Extubations in the NICU/PICU
A study of critical care patients at a large children’s hospital finds unplanned extubations are common and linked to adverse events in nearly half of patients. Researchers identify the top risk factors, informing potential patient safety improvement practices.
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Transcutaneous CO2 Monitoring for Earlier Interventions: Case Studies from the Children’s Memorial Hermann PICU
PICU specialists at Children’s Memorial Hermann share four case studies of patients receiving ventilatory support who benefitted from the hospital’s adoption of transcutaneous CO2 monitoring and the continuous visibility it provides.
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Using VR Simulation to Prevent PICU Respiratory Distress, Failure
A virtual reality (VR) simulation program at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital helped PICU staff hone their ability to recognize signs of respiratory distress and impending respiratory failure in pediatric patients, according to a AJCC study.
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Why Premature Lungs Are Vulnerable to Ventilation Stress
Researchers have discovered some of the mechanisms that explain why premature lungs are especially sensitive to stress.
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NICU Resuscitation, Oxygen Therapy, and Aerosol Delivery
NICU clinicians reveal best practices and explore the latest advancements in delivering resuscitation, oxygen therapy and aerosol therapy to newborns.
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Intubated Child Reportedly Injured During Police Raid
A ventilator-dependent child was hospitalized for injuries sustained as a result of police flash-bangs deployed during a raid on his home in Ohio, according to allegations by his mother and reported by multiple media outlets.
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Bubble CPAP Offers Noninvasive Lifeline for Infants with Respiratory Difficulties
Here’s a look at best practices for initiating bubble CPAP, a noninvasive, low-cost therapy for preemies and infants in need of respiratory support.
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Pediatric Cardiac ICU Opens at Cleveland Hospital
Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital in Cleveland will open a pediatric cardiac intensive care unit (PCICU) on November 9.
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RT 2023 October-November: The Digital Edition
In RT’s October-November 2023 issue we cover best practices for management of severe asthma; PICU capnography and pulse oximetry; and high-level pulmonary support in the NICU.
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Mercury Medical Donates Resuscitators to Neonatologists for Africa
Mercury Medical donated its NeoTee T-Piece Resuscitators to NGO Neonatologists for Africa to help newborns survive their first hour of life.
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