IMT Innovations Unveils New Ventilator Prototype
IMT Innovations revealed a prototype of its new mechanical ventilator “box,” designed for critical care and subacute hospital environments.
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IMT Innovations Unveils New Ventilator Prototype
IMT Innovations revealed a prototype of its new mechanical ventilator “box,” designed for critical care and subacute hospital environments.
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Powering Success in Home Mechanical Ventilation
Home respiratory therapists play a key role in driving the success of patients on home mechanical ventilation.
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Pope Francis Ventilated After Bronchospasm
Pope Francis, who was hospitalized on February 14 and later diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia, has been put on noninvasive ventilation after a bronchospasm suffered late Friday night in Rome.
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Recall for Certain Phasitron Breathing Circuits from Sentec/Percussionaire
Sentec/Percussionaire is recalling Phasitron breathing circuit kits after receiving a customer complaint that the venturi component of the kit may stop oscillating during use, resulting in patient oxygen desaturation, according to an FDA alert.
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Three Dräger Ventilators Obtain ATO Certification from DoD
Dräger’s Evita V800/V600, Babylog VN800, and the Savina 300 series of mechanical ventilators obtained Authority to Operate (ATO) certification under the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Risk Management Framework (RMF).
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NIV, BiPAP, CPAP? Why Terminology Matters
In hospital settings, the terms “NIV” and “BiPAP” are often used synonymously. However, when patients are being discharged to home care, the exact terminology used by physicians is essential in order to prescribe the precise therapy.
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FDA Clears CorVent’s Respond Ventilator
CorVent Medical’s Respond ventilator, offering both invasive and non-invasive capabilities, has received FDA 510(k) clearance.
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Philips Updates Ventilator Instructions Amid Risk of Aerosol Build-Up
Philips has issued updated use instructions for several ventilator models following an FDA Class I recall due to risks of aerosol deposits accumulating on internal flow sensors when in-line nebulizers are used.
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Getinge Servo Ventilators Receive Official Cybersecurity Clearance From the US Defense Health Agency
Getinge’s Servo ventilators can now be purchased by the US Department of Defense and operate within their strict networking environments.
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Nihon Kohden’s Ventilators Achieve DoD Cybersecurity Certification
The certification demonstrates that Nihon Kohden’s ventilators meet standards for data protection and operational security in healthcare settings.
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Sunset Healthcare Launches Brighter Pediatrics
Brighter Pediatrics is a new product line dedicated to enhancing outcomes for homecare providers and the families of pediatric patients.
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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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Nihon Kohden America Introduces the NKV-440 Ventilator
Previously offered through Nihon Kohden’s subsidiary, OrangeMed, this ventilator is now accessible to a wider range of healthcare providers.
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Philips Issues Correction for Trilogy Evo Ventilators Regarding In-Line Nebulizer Use
The correction addresses potential risks of aerosol buildup on ventilator flow sensors when using in-line nebulizers.
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Recall: Smiths Medical Removes ParaPAC Plus Ventilators
Smiths Medical has issued a recall of PneuPAC paraPAC Plus P300 and P310 ventilators due to a faulty patient outlet connector that can loosen or detach.
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Hamilton Medical Introduces NIV Masks Portfolio
Hamilton Medical has introduced a new NIV mask portfolio for noninvasive ventilation with a large range of interchangeable elbows for different NIV therapy options, according to a company notice.
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Vaping Predicted to Have Notable Impact on Europe’s COPD Burden
Research predicts that vaping—in addition to smoking and air pollution—will increase the burden of COPD in Western Europe by 2050, while home NIV is expected to reduce mortality from COPD exacerbations.
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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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High-flow Oxygen Therapy and BiPAP: Two Complementary Strategies to Fight Respiratory Failure
Respiratory failure due to hypoxemia and/or hypercapnia calls for oxygen therapy, positive pressure support, and possibly ventilatory support. Care for these patients may escalate and require higher flow, FiO2, and more complex devices and intensive monitoring.
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AAHomecare Launches Study to Assess NIV Outcomes and Costs
The study seeks to provide data on the benefits and costs of non-invasive ventilation for respiratory patients, potentially influencing future healthcare policies and patient access.
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Fisher & Paykel Launches New Humidifier for Home Mechanical Ventilation
The system provides heated humidification for adult and pediatric home-based patients receiving invasive ventilation, noninvasive ventilation, or high-flow therapies.
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Update Issued for Hamilton Medical’s VenTrainer App
Hamilton Medical unveiled a significant software update for its VenTrainer App that includes new features designed to enhance user experience and training efficiency, according to the company.
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Products 2024: Ventilators & Critical Care Accessories
RT looks at the latest ventilators and critical care products on the market from manufacturers Bio-Med Devices, Breas Medical, Dräger, Inovytec Medical, Medline Industries, Movair, Origin Medical Devices, ReddyPort, Turn Medical, and Zoll.
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Philips Recalls OmniLab Advanced+ Ventilators Due to Alarm Failure
Philips Respironics has issued a recall for its OmniLab Advanced+ ventilators due to an alarm failure that can lead to therapy interruption or loss of ventilation.
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