Ventilator-associated pneumonia: patient risks and how bed position may help
Decreasing risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia involves several elements of care, including positioning. Ventilator-associated pneumonia is a…
Dandle-Lion Positioning Aids for Preemies and Their Uses
The positioning aid is selected according to the infant’s weight and the support needed. Dandle-Lion positioning aids for preemies include the Dandy…
Critical Care Transport Equipment Checklist for Canadian Healthcare Teams
A packed monitor doesn’t guarantee a transport-ready setup. A critical care transport equipment checklist helps teams verify that essential devices…
Cough Assist Machine: Clinical and Operational Guide
What should a hospital team assess before adding a cough assist machine for hospital use to its care pathway? The device’s pressure cycle is only one…
Neonatal Cerebral Function Monitor: Guide for NICU Teams
A neonatal cerebral function monitor displays trends in an infant’s cerebral electrical activity, but it does not provide a complete neurological…
Cost of Hospital Equipment Maintenance: Key Drivers and Planning for 2026
What if the most useful starting point for hospital equipment maintenance planning isn’t a broad estimate, but a closer look at each asset’s clinical…
Cost Analysis of iNO Delivery Systems: A Canadian Hospital Framework for 2026
A lower acquisition figure does not necessarily mean a simpler iNO program to operate. The cost analysis of iNO delivery systems should account for…
Continuous EEG Monitoring in Critical Care: Clinical Uses and Implementation
What if a critically ill patient is having seizures that bedside observation cannot reveal? Nonconvulsive seizures may occur without obvious motor…
Common Ventilator Alarms and Troubleshooting: A Clinical Guide
Common ventilator alarms and troubleshooting start with the same priority: assess the patient before interpreting the device message. Similar alerts…
Disposable vs. Reusable NIV Masks: A Clinical Comparison for Care Teams
The best NIV mask choice isn’t determined by single-use or reusable status alone. When comparing disposable vs reusable NIV masks, care teams also…