WASHINGTON – CMS has released a final national coverage determination (NCD) for non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) in the home for the treatment of chronic respiratory failure ...

Background Individuals using home mechanical ventilation (HMV) frequently choose to live at home for quality of life, despite financial burden. Previous studies of healthcare utilisation and costs do ...

Objectives Clinicians report that withdrawal of mechanical ventilation in motor neuron disease is challenging. We report on the evaluation of the process and outcomes called for by the Association for ...

The accurate flow rate measurement is fundamental in various fields, particularly in spirometry and assisted mechanical ventilation. This article aims to provide an overview of the different types of ...

He is hospitalized for respiratory infection and pneumonia. The 88-year-old was put back on noninvasive mechanical ventilation, the Vatican said.

Hidden Dangers of Mechanical Ventilation A new study from Tulane University suggests that the repeated collapse and reopening of tiny air sacs in the lungs, known as alveoli, may cause microscopic ...

The AeroNova neurostimulation system reduced PH among critically ill patients with lung failure who were on mechanical ventilation.

Background ventilators are essential for natural ventilation systems and must meet minimum size requirements (specifiers should refer to table 1.7 in Part F). Where continuous mechanical extract ...

ADVANTAGES OF VENTILATORS Mechanical ventilation offers a number of advantages in direct comparison with bag-valve mask ventilation.

In recent years, there are different studies on prone position ventilation in the treatment of all kinds of respiratory failure patients with mechanical ventilation. In general, most studies have ...