Thousands of Philips Respironics’ ventilators are facing issues with inoperative alarms, posing potential risks to patients, the FDA said June 27. The agency said there are reports of 65 deaths and ...

Phillips Respironics has updated its usage instructions for three of its BiPAP ventilator models after reports of therapy interruptions and device failures that could result in serious injury or death ...

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I learned from my Hamden, Connecticut, neighbor and friend, Miss Isabel Wilder, that her brother was a twin. He was also the famous writer Thornton Wilder, author of “Our Town.” He and his twin were ...

A doctor may replace a person’s ventilator with a tracheostomy if they require ventilation for an extended time. They may also use a tracheostomy to wean a person off respiratory support. A mechanical ...

As COVID-19 spread in early 2020, the global shortage of emergency ventilators was one of the biggest concerns. The increasing demand for ventilators meant they would soon be out of supply, so a team ...

A medical ventilator is a machine that helps your lungs work. It can be a lifesaving machine if you have a condition that makes it hard for you to breathe properly. A medical ventilator is a machine ...

In many parts of the world the COVID-19 pandemic is causing shortages in hospital space, staff, medical supplies, and equipment. Severe cases may require breathing support, but there are only so many ...