Summary: Philips Respironics has issued a recall for its OmniLab Advanced+ (OLA+) ventilators due to an alarm failure that can lead to therapy interruption or loss of ventilation. The recall involves updating usage instructions, applying software patches, or providing replacement … [Read more...]
New Clues to Mechanical Ventilation Weaning Failure
Interview by Sree Roy Mechanical ventilation can be a necessary supportive treatment for patients with breathing difficulties, with successful weaning often the goal. How can clinicians better predict who will pass or fail ventilation weaning? A new study reports that patients in … [Read more...]