Breas Medical Updates Use Instructions for Vivo 45 LS Ventilators
Internal testing identified the potential for a short-term increase in formaldehyde exposure for people using new ventilators for the first time.
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Noninvasive Ventilation for Preoxygenation Slashes Emergency Intubation Risks
Using noninvasive ventilation instead of oxygen masks before intubation cut the risk of hypoxemia in half and drastically reduced the risk of cardiac arrest.
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IngMar Medical Launches Aurora Simulation Manikin
IngMar Medical has released Aurora, a medical simulation manikin used to train clinicians in all forms of ventilation, according to a company news release.
FDA Clears Getinge Servo-air Lite Noninvasive Ventilator
Servo-air Lite offers ICU-quality ventilation but is more geared toward spontaneously breathing patients in need of extra breathing support, according to Getinge.
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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CHEST Updates Guideline for Managing Neuromuscular Weakness
The guideline contains 15 evidence-based recommendations, a good practice statement, and an ungraded consensus-based statement.
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Baxter Issues Device Correction for Life2000 Ventilator
Patient oxygen desaturation events can occur when the Life2000 ventilation system is connected with a third-party oxygen concentrator, the FDA says.
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FDA Expands Clearance of Luna G3 Bilevel for NIV
The Luna G3 Bilevel S/T 30Vt was granted 510(k) clearance by the US FDA for use as a noninvasive ventilator (NIV), according to manufacturer React Health.
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FDA: Reworked Philips Trilogy Ventilators Have Additional Safety Issues
The FDA reports that Philips Trilogy ventilators reworked as a part of the June 2021 recall have two new potential issues that may affect performance and safety.
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How Ventilatory Support Has Changed During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has made business as usual a distant memory for many RTs, including the administration of respiratory support therapies like ventilation.Â
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Additional Recall for Certain Philips BiPAP Devices
Certain Philips BiPAP devices are being recalled due to the potential to release volatile organic compounds (VOCs), according to the FDA.
Read MoreFDA Clears Nihon Kohden NKV-330 Ventilator
The NKV-330 provides noninvasive/invasive ventilation and high-flow oxygen therapy to adult and pediatric patients.
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Breas Medical, McArthur Medical Sales Sign Canadian Distribution Agreement
McArthur Medical Sales will distribute the Breas Medical Vivo 1-2-3 family of bilevel devices and accessories in Canada, according to a joint press release.
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Success of Noninvasive Respiratory Support in COVID Patients May Be Tied to Work of Breathing
Computational modeling shows that noninvasive respiratory support is more likely to be successful if it allows significant reductions in patients’ breathing efforts.
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FDA Orders Philips Respironics to Notify Patients of Recall for Ventilators, CPAP Devices
The FDA ordered Philips to notify patients and DMEs of the company’s June 14, 2021 recall of certain ventilators, CPAP, and BiPAP machines.
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