Abstract: We report on modeling and bench test results targeted at better understanding of valved glaucoma drainage devices (GDDs), a common current surgical treatment for glaucoma. A simple ...

The chest stiffness and damping of 59 cardiac arrest patients was measured during out-of-hospital CPR, using a defibrillator with a compression sensor with built-in force sensor and accelerometer. A ...

ND0612 is an investigational drug-device therapy that provides a 24-hour continuous subcutaneous infusion of levodopa/carbidopa solution. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for ...

Objective To study the survival and patient outcome in a population of UK patients supported by an implantable left ventricular assist device (LVAD) as a bridge to heart transplantation. Methods Data ...

Definitions of hypoxaemia, hypoxia, type 1 respiratory failure and hyperoxaemia Definition of hypercapnia and type 2 respiratory failure Definition of acidosis (respiratory acidosis and metabolic ...

One of the National Patient Safety Goals established by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) focused on improving the safety of high-alert medications. [7 ...

cw.bc.ca Background Positive expiratory pressure (PEP) is the most commonly used method of airway clearance (AC) in Canada for patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) whereas, in some countries, high ...

Both of those towns are about 30 minutes from the closest hospital, meaning that without the devices, firefighters have to perform chest compressions for an extended period. The Firehouse Subs ...

it provides access to circulatory assist devices that can be used to support and stabilize patients beyond standard medical therapy. Therefore, access to the CCL has the potential to improve outcomes ...