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May 24, 2024
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Frequent extubation readiness assessments lower ICU length of stay

Frequent extubation readiness assessments lower ICU length of stay

SAN DIEGO — Carrying out extubation readiness assessments twice a day lowered median ICU length of stay, according to research presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.

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May 21, 2024
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Acetaminophen lowers acute respiratory distress syndrome development in sepsis

Acetaminophen lowers acute respiratory distress syndrome development in sepsis

SAN DIEGO — Fewer patients with sepsis receiving acetaminophen vs. placebo developed acute respiratory distress syndrome, according to research presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.

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February 20, 2024
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Odds for deep sedation high among Hispanic patients with ARDS

Odds for deep sedation high among Hispanic patients with ARDS

The likelihood for deep sedation on ventilation was heightened among Hispanic vs. non-Hispanic white patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome, according to results published in Annals of the American Thoracic Society.

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February 02, 2024
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FDA: More than 500 deaths reportedly connected to recalled Philips Respironics devices

FDA: More than 500 deaths reportedly connected to recalled Philips Respironics devices

As of Sept. 30, 2023, there have been 561 reported deaths reportedly connected to recalled Philips Respironics devices, according to an update from the FDA.

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January 31, 2024
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High opioid dose during ventilation increases risk for opioid use after discharge

High opioid dose during ventilation increases risk for opioid use after discharge

ICU patients who received a high opioid dose during mechanical ventilation faced a heightened risk for opioid use after discharge, according to data presented at Society of Critical Care Medicine’s Critical Care Congress.

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January 29, 2024
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Philips Respironics devices no longer being sold in US

Philips Respironics devices no longer being sold in US

Philips Respironics will stop selling its sleep therapy and respiratory care devices in the U.S. until it meets the demands of a consent decree from the FDA, according to a press release from the company.

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January 29, 2024
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High likelihood of short organ support length with conservative oxygenation target

High likelihood of short organ support length with conservative oxygenation target

Use of a conservative vs. liberal oxygenation saturation target reduced time spent on organ support or death at 30 days in ventilated pediatric ICU patients, according to study results published in The Lancet.

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January 12, 2024
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Invasive ventilation used less among Asian, Black, Hispanic patients

Invasive ventilation used less among Asian, Black, Hispanic patients

Among ICU patients, invasive ventilation was used less in Asian, Black and Hispanic patients vs. white patients, according to results published in Annals of the American Thoracic Society.

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November 28, 2023
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FDA grants 510(k) clearance to CT-based lung ventilation software

FDA grants 510(k) clearance to CT-based lung ventilation software

The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to CT LVAS, a software that provides information on patient lung function that can be interpreted alongside lung structural details obtained during CT scans, according to a press release.

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October 03, 2023
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Q&A: Preventing further harm in pediatric patients on ventilation with machine learning

Q&A: Preventing further harm in pediatric patients on ventilation with machine learning

For children in critical condition who struggle to breathe, ventilators are essential machines; however, it is important to recognize that they may unintentionally hurt the patient.

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