The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Sunday, August 23, 2026
By David Schicht In a high-pressure hospital environment, where decisions impact patient lives, the ease at which healthcare providers can move from place to place, access equipment and supplies, and see and hear the patient they are treating has a significant impact on both clinical and financial outcomes. Furthermore, studies […]
Nihon Kohden has debuted its NKV-550 Series Ventilator System, which offers a full suite of applications necessary in a critical care setting for neonates through adults. The ventilator features an integrated touchscreen, intuitive user interface, and on-screen help functions. The NKV-550 was developed to seamlessly transition between invasive ventilation, noninvasive ventilation and high-flow oxygen therapy, […]
A low dose of the sedative dexmedetomidine given at night may prevent delirium in critically ill patients, according to new research published online in the American Thoracic Society’s American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. In “Low-dose Nocturnal Dexmedetomidine Prevents ICU Delirium: A Randomized, Placebo-controlled Trial,” researchers report on what […]
