Treatment management guided by the use of a noninvasive device to monitor fluid accumulation in the lungs substantially reduced hospitalizations and deaths among patients with heart failure with ...

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is a cornerstone of neonatal respiratory support, yet weaning practices remain highly variable and largely experience-based. This study evaluated whether ...

Objective: This study aimed to investigate whether neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) in Brazilian hospitals use a protocol for weaning from noninvasive ventilation (NIV), how this ventilatory ...

The 3 oximetry devices had poor agreement for mean and median SpO 2 and oxygen desaturation index, with wide limits of agreement. Using different oximeter devices for monitoring stable patients under ...

Research exploring protective mechanical ventilation strategies for acute respiratory distress syndrome was presented at the ERS Congress by Luca Menga, MD, University of Toronto. Preclinical data ...

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Severe bronchiolitis is a major public health issue that poses challenges for healthcare in developing countries. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of ...

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can weaken the muscles that support breathing, leading to respiratory issues and a higher risk of complications such as lung infections and respiratory failure.

Philips Respironics has updated use instructions for three bi-level positive airway pressure machines, according to a recall statement posted by the US FDA. The recall does not include removal of the ...

Despite being a common occurrence in intensive care units, acute hypoxemic respiratory failure requires quick decision-making by medical staff. Today, various non-invasive respiratory support options ...