Respiratory therapy

Correction in Uncertainty Intervals for Cumulative COVID-19 Death Forecasts in Europe

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Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Specifically, the error was associated with the range of possible numbers of cumulative deaths over the course of the pandemic from the Institute's lowest expected number of cumulative deaths, the "mean" or likely number of potential deaths, and the highest number of cumulative deaths.

Key Points: 
  • Specifically, the error was associated with the range of possible numbers of cumulative deaths over the course of the pandemic from the Institute's lowest expected number of cumulative deaths, the "mean" or likely number of potential deaths, and the highest number of cumulative deaths.
  • The figures in the visualization for the range of daily deaths, hospitalizations, ICU bed-days and ventilator need are correct.
  • IHME will continue to update hospital usage, ventilator usage and projected deaths on a daily basis.
  • Upcoming forecasts will reflect our corrected approach.

Correction in Uncertainty Intervals for Cumulative COVID-19 Death Forecasts in Europe

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Specifically, the error was associated with the range of possible numbers of cumulative deaths over the course of the pandemic from the Institute's lowest expected number of cumulative deaths, the "mean" or likely number of potential deaths, and the highest number of cumulative deaths.

Key Points: 
  • Specifically, the error was associated with the range of possible numbers of cumulative deaths over the course of the pandemic from the Institute's lowest expected number of cumulative deaths, the "mean" or likely number of potential deaths, and the highest number of cumulative deaths.
  • The figures in the visualization for the range of daily deaths, hospitalizations, ICU bed-days and ventilator need are correct.
  • IHME will continue to update hospital usage, ventilator usage and projected deaths on a daily basis.
  • Upcoming forecasts will reflect our corrected approach.

Cryo Innovations, Inc. Responds to Desperate Call from New York Hospital by Manufacturing Ventilator Hoses to Help Combat COVID-19

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Wednesday, April 8, 2020

The entire world has watched as New York City has become the epicenter of COVID-19 in America, and hospitals are effectively under siege.

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  • The entire world has watched as New York City has become the epicenter of COVID-19 in America, and hospitals are effectively under siege.
  • Thinking outside of the box, hospital staff have become creative and resourceful, finding equipmentand pieces of equipmentanywhere they can.
  • In response to this crisis, Cryo Innovations is now producing nearly 100 hoses per day, for distribution in hospitals.
  • For us, that means manufacturing oxygen hoses to the hospitals specifications and providing them rapidly and at our cost, says Scheinberg.

The Need for Ventilators is Rising - Who are the Leading Manufacturers Meeting the Demand - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, April 7, 2020

The growing demand for ventilators has also led to other engineering companies such as Dyson and Airbus to begin developing ventilators to make up the shortfall.

Key Points: 
  • The growing demand for ventilators has also led to other engineering companies such as Dyson and Airbus to begin developing ventilators to make up the shortfall.
  • The company hopes this will allow other companies around the world in accelerating their efforts to respond to the acute need for ventilators.
  • Along with several other manufacturers, Vyaire has recently signed an $84M deal with the US government to provide 8,000 ventilators.
  • Smiths Group recently entered into a contract with the UK government to supply 10,000 ventilators to meet rising demand.

Mechanical Ventilators Market Trends and Growth Opportunities, 2020-2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, April 7, 2020

The "Mechanical Ventilators Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2020-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Mechanical Ventilators Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2020-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global mechanical ventilators market is currently witnessing strong growth.
  • The increasing prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and respiratory disorders is one of the key factors driving the growth of the market.
  • How has the global mechanical ventilators market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?

Ventilator Demand is Soaring - Who are the Leading Manufacturers Meeting this Demand? - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, April 7, 2020

As the worlds largest online market research store, ResearchAndMarkets.com has the information you need to stay informed about the latest ventilator developments .

Key Points: 
  • As the worlds largest online market research store, ResearchAndMarkets.com has the information you need to stay informed about the latest ventilator developments .
  • Medtronic has responded to the COVID-19 crisis by sharing the design specifications for its PB560 ventilator with other manufacturers.
  • Along with several other manufacturers, Vyaire has recently signed an $84M deal with the US government to provide 8,000 ventilators.
  • Find research on each of these companies and read the full article here: ResearchAndMarkets.com - Ventilator Demand is Soaring .

The Future of the Mechanical Ventilators Industry, 2025 - Where are the Key Regional Markets?

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Tuesday, April 7, 2020

The global mechanical ventilators market is currently witnessing strong growth.

Key Points: 
  • The global mechanical ventilators market is currently witnessing strong growth.
  • The increasing prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and respiratory disorders is one of the key factors driving the growth of the market.
  • Additionally, various technological advancements, including the development of portable and non-invasive mechanical ventilators, are driving the product adoption rates in both the developing and developed economies.
  • How has the global mechanical ventilators market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?

NYU Langone Health Develops Novel Tracheostomy Approach to Improve Patient Care and Reduce Risk of "Super-Spreading" Procedures

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Monday, April 6, 2020

Tracheostomy allows for easier removal of secretions from the airway, which has been a leading cause of death in prolonged intubated patients with COVID-19.

Key Points: 
  • Tracheostomy allows for easier removal of secretions from the airway, which has been a leading cause of death in prolonged intubated patients with COVID-19.
  • NYU Langone Health chose to deviate from the recommended pathway, believing that COVID-19 patient care is maximized with early tracheostomy just like they had seen with other non-COVID patients on ventilators for long periods of time.
  • "No NYU Langone patient who received this procedure has been lost andtherehavebeen nosignificantcomplications," Kon added.
  • Cerfolio added that improving patient care was originally the only reason to adopt this new technique.

Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Statement on COVID-19

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Monday, April 6, 2020

CHICAGO, April 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Several media reports of cases of pulmonary fibrosis resulting from COVID-19 disease have raised important questions in the pulmonary fibrosis community.

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  • CHICAGO, April 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Several media reports of cases of pulmonary fibrosis resulting from COVID-19 disease have raised important questions in the pulmonary fibrosis community.
  • Post-ARDS fibrosis and pulmonary fibrosis that occurs in interstitial lung disease (ILD) have distinct differences.
  • However, at this time, there is no known cure for pulmonary fibrosis regardless of its cause.
  • The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) mobilizes people and resources to provide access to high quality care and leads research for a cure so people with pulmonary fibrosis will live longer, healthier lives.

Prisma Health Collaborates with Ethicon Inc., part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, to Manufacture and Distribute the VESper™ Ventilator Expansion Splitter Device that is Authorized for Emergency Use Only During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Monday, April 6, 2020

GREENVILLE, S.C., April 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Prisma Health announced today that it is collaborating with Ethicon Inc., part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, to make and distribute a ventilator expansion device, called the VESper Ventilator Expansion Splitter.

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  • GREENVILLE, S.C., April 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Prisma Health announced today that it is collaborating with Ethicon Inc., part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, to make and distribute a ventilator expansion device, called the VESper Ventilator Expansion Splitter.
  • "Our goal is to provide healthcare providers with an emergency use device for critical patients in rapid time at no cost," said Mark O'Halla, Prisma Health president and chief executive officer.
  • Ethicon is bringing its 3D printing manufacturing and supply chain expertise to meet the challenging demand of providing the ventilator expansion splitters.
  • Prisma Health will review all requests so that the device can be prioritized to areas and hospitals with the greatest need.