The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Nihon Kohden, a global leader in medical device innovation for high-precision patient monitoring and diagnostics, proudly announces the launch of its second-generation Live View Panel Pro™, a specialized virtual health system designed to transform remote neurophysiological assessment and treatment. The upgraded platform combines real-time interactive viewing, integrated two-way intercom and […]
Nihon Kohden OrangeMed, Inc. received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for its NKV-330 Ventilator System. The NKV-330 is a non-invasive ventilator that provides respiratory support to adult and pediatric patients. It offers not only non-invasive ventilation but also invasive ventilation as well as high-flow oxygen therapy. In […]
Nihon Kohden has announced the launch of Polysmith 12 polysomnography software. Version 12 of the Polysmith software includes more than 40 market-driven features that offer sleep specialists improved workflow, analysis and outcomes. “With this 12th generation of our Polysmith software, we have improved scheduling to quickly highlight which patients need follow-up, […]
Nihon Kohden announced that it is now offering the NK AWS-S200 video laryngoscope as part of its critical care portfolio. Designed for the safe and secure intubation of patients in even the most difficult situations, the NK AWS-S200 may reduce the exposure to aerosolized particlesii, which can help protect clinicians […]
Several of the world’s ventilator manufacturers have formed a Ventilator Training Alliance (VTA) and partnered with Allego to create a mobile app that frontline medical providers can use to access a centralized repository of ventilator training resources. Dräger, GE Healthcare, Getinge, Hamilton Medical, Medtronic, Nihon Kohden, and Philips have joined […]
NKV-550 Provides Unique Protective Control®, Features Gentle Lung® Suite Nihon Kohden has announced the commercial launch of its new NKV-550 Series Ventilator System, which offers a full suite of applications necessary in a critical care setting for patients of all ages – from neonate through adult. The NKV-550, which was […]
Subscription Models Allow Hospitals, Health Systems to Upgrade Critical Systems While Aligning Costs with Usage Nihon Kohden today announced that it has launched subscription-based pricing models for its patient monitoring and neurology products, the first in the industry to take such a step. The pricing models help align costs with […]
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, […]
Nihon Kohden announced the launch of its VitalEEG™ wireless electroencephalogram (EEG) headset for rapid evaluation of brain-wave information of unconscious patients. Designed for quick setup and efficient placement of electrodes, VitalEEG is ready to go within five minutes, helping clinicians to quickly assess brain health and determine next steps for […]
