Neonatal transport ventilation for transport teams
A neonatal transport ventilator must suit the infant’s care plan and the practical demands of transfer between settings. Choosing a device is only…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Clinical Justification for iNO Therapy: Evidence, Patient Selection, and Reassessment
A defensible clinical justification for iNO therapy links an infant’s physiology, optimized ventilation and a measurable treatment goal. The Canadian…
Clinical Impact of Secretion Management: Outcomes, Assessment, and Care
Counting airway-clearance treatments tells care teams how often support was provided, but not whether patients could clear secretions or how their…
Benefits of Generator-Based iNO: Clinical and Operational Considerations
What if inhaled nitric oxide availability depended less on cylinder delivery and replacement? The benefits of generator-based iNO may include a…
Challenges in Pediatric Ventilation: Clinical Strategies for Critical Care Teams
Treating critical respiratory failure in a child demands far more than simply scaling down adult volumes and pressures. Critical care teams know that…