SOAR Act Reaches 50 Bipartisan Cosponsors
The Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform (SOAR) Act aims to modernize Medicare benefits, restore access to liquid oxygen, and increase the availability of respiratory therapists for patients.
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SOAR Act Reaches 50 Bipartisan Cosponsors
The Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform (SOAR) Act aims to modernize Medicare benefits, restore access to liquid oxygen, and increase the availability of respiratory therapists for patients.
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Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia: Predicting Neonatal Respiratory Support
Researchers identified specific milestones that help clinicians determine when infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) will no longer require respiratory support.
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High-flow Nasal Cannula Reduced Intubation, Not Mortality
Compared to standard O2 therapy, high-flow nasal cannula did not lower mortality in in acute hypoxemic respiratory failure but may reduce the need for intubation, according to new data from the SOHO trial.
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Nihon Kohden NKV-330 Ventilator
The Nihon Kohden NKV-330 Ventilator provides noninvasive and invasive respiratory support for adult and pediatric patients.
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Flexicare Veoflo Pro High Flow Nasal Cannula
Flexicare’s Veoflo Pro features a swiveling design and adjustable tubing to improve patient comfort and clinical efficiency during oxygen therapy.
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Nihon Kohden NKV-440 Ventilator
The Nihon Kohden NKV-440 Ventilator allows for transitions between invasive and noninvasive ventilation and high flow oxygen therapy in a single portable unit.
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Nihon Kohden NKV-550 Ventilator System
The NKV-550 Series Ventilator System allows clinicians to transition between therapy modes and manage patients from outside isolation rooms.
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RT 2026 Digital Product Comparison Guide
RT’s 2026 Product Comparison Guide provides a side-by-side look at 76 medical devices covering 12 respiratory and critical care categories, including 24 online exclusive products.
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8 Considerations for Delivering Oxygen Therapy to COPD Patients
As COPD progresses, a combination of pathological changes occur in the lungs which necessitate oxygen therapy, which may be delivered in both the acute care and home care settings.
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AECOPD Patients Benefit from Lower Flow Rates for Nasal Oxygen
Lower flow rates (20-30 LPM) when administering high-flow oxygen therapy had superior efficacy in lowering PaCO2 levels in patients suffering acute exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD).
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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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Treating Pediatric Hypoxia/Hypoxemia via Oxygen Therapy
Pediatric patients require special care when receiving oxygen therapy due to their unique physiological needs and increased sensitivity to oxygen levels.
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Pope Francis Dies at Age 88
Pope Francis, who was recovering from a 38-day hospitalization for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia, died early Monday morning at the Vatican. He was 88.
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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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Voluntary Limited Recall for Fisher & Paykel Healthcare’s Airvo 2 and myAirvo 2
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd initiated a voluntary limited recall of batches of Airvo 2 and myAirvo 2 devices manufactured before August 14, 2017, according to a company news alert.
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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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FDA Clears Bonhawa High-Flow Oxygen Therapy System
The FDA granted 510(k) clearance to the Bonhawa high-flow oxygen therapy system, designed to enhance the treatment of patients with respiratory insufficiency.
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NIPPV and High-level Pulmonary Support in Neonates
Neonatal pulmonary disorders may require additional respiratory support beyond supplemental oxygen, such as nasal CPAP, HFNC, nasal BiPAP, NIPPV, nHFOV, or even NIV-NAVA.
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Bonhawa High-Flow Oxygen Therapy System Gets CE Mark
Southern California-based Telesair received CE Mark approval under the European Medical Device Regulation for its Bonhawa high-flow oxygen therapy system.
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RT 2023 May-June: The Digital Edition
In RT’s May-June 2023 issue, we cover the potential of vaping devices as smoking cessation aids; best practices for bubble CPAP use; plethysmography in the PFT lab; and infection control for intubated patients.
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RT 2022 October-November: The Digital Edition
In RT’s October-November 2022 issue, we cover proper tracheostomy care techniques; endotracheal suctioning in the NICU/PICU; accurate interpretation of arterial blood gases; and inhaled nitric oxide delivery.
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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.
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RT 2022 Product Focus: The Digital Edition
RT’s 2024 Product Focus provides a detailed look at 60 of the newest medical devices, including 21 exclusive products not available in the print edition.
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Oxygen Therapy: Sorting Through the Options
Are you struggling to determine the best oxygen therapy for your patients? Our free eBook is the solution you’ve been looking for. With expert insights and real-life case studies, you’ll gain the confidence and expertise to provide the best possible care.
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