Acute respiratory failure (ARF) is a scary thing to deal with for yourself and your loved ones. The symptoms depend on the severity and cause of your ARF and initially, figuring out what’s wrong can be difficult. In this blog, we’ll explain what ARF is and discuss the symptoms, prognosis, treatment and more to put your mind at ease and help you to better understand ARF.
Read MoreWhen comparing invasive ventilation (IV) to non-invasive ventilation (NIV), there are many reasons you would use one over the other. NIV comes with many long-term benefits for both the healthcare provider and the patient. This blog will discuss some circumstances when NIV is used as well as why it’s beneficial.
Read MoreNon-invasive ventilation has increased in popularity over the past years, and for good reason. This form of ventilation provides ventilatory support without having to use an invasive artificial airway, like a tracheostomy tube. Why is NIV so beneficial? Keep reading to find out just how valuable it is for people needing respiratory assistance.
Read MoreWhen it comes to respiratory failure, COPD and other respiratory issues, there are different forms of ventilation to consider. There are many differences between non-invasive and invasive ventilation, and which one is used has lasting effects on both the facility using it and the patient ventilated. In this blog, we’re explaining why non-invasive ventilation can be so beneficial for residents and patients in long-term care facilities and hospitals.
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